Silver - 30th April 2008

Lot 880

A 17th century continental scissors case

Estimate £1,000 - £1,200 | Hammer £1000

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Description

A 17th century continental scissors case, with blue and white enamel decoration and a pull-off cover (lacking chains) revealing a pair of mounted steel scissors, a mounted bodkin and a mounted knife with cutler's mark, unmarked, possibly French/low counties, 3.5in (9cm) long, 0.5oz gross.