Enjoy access to my private Member Library, including price guides, printables & tutorials.Read my Privacy PolicyHERE. Connecticuts Naugatuck Valley, Newark (NJ), and Fremont (OH) became centers for scissor production in this country (, After a devastating fire, followed by a rebuild, they changed the name to, At 151 West Street in NYC, you can still see the remains of, a sign painted on a brick exterior, advertising Griffon Shears & Scissors.. Scissors and shears like these can typically be purchased for 50 to $1.00 at garage and estate sales and are worth between $5-20.00 apiece. I would like to purchase a screw, even an old pair of scissors, for it. I have a pair of my grandfathers hair scissors. Choose the options youd like for the order. Not because it was so scary but because scissors for hands are horrifying! Currently owned by the Apex Tool Group, Wiss scissors are still in production. Vintage Metal Scissors - Teacher Scissors Clauss Fremont 4268 3" Blade Metal Shears Midcentury Scissors (2k) $17.95 Huge Vintage scissors or shears, Goodrich BY Clauss, USA, aged patina, 10 1/4 inches long, works well (121) $32.00 24k Gold-Plated Florentine Italian Scissors Small 3-3/4" / Medium 5" (20.3k) $34.00   France   |   English (US)   |   (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. 18.47, 20.52 Buy It Now +C $24.39 shipping. HITOPTY Vintage Embroidery Scissors - 4.7in Sharp Straight Pointed Shears, Classic Small Detail Snips W/Sheath for Handcraft, Arts, Needlework, Sewing, Decoupage, Yarn, Fabric, Threads Fussy Cutting. It was a great lesson; now I will be a lot more aware of bargain scissors as ones in antique stores are always rather pricey! Free shipping Free shipping Free shipping. Great article. Captcha failed to load. (10% off), Sale Price 18.47 Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. They are certainly similar to cutting tools that would have been precursors to our modern scissors. 450.00, 500.00 (10% off), Sale Price $12.34 From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. Great! I once had some old embroidery scissors in several styles, one I remember was like a bird and its long beak I think. Hi, $11.78, $13.09 If you enjoyed this post,subscribe today USA Model 4217 Scissors 7" (968) $12.00 Vintage Clauss Scissors 5'' Blade sewing (265) $13.99 4 Inch Handy Thread and Unpicking Snips (527) $3.52 Various Vintage Tailor, Steel and Black Handle Scissors (210) $32.00 IDS-LA Pattern Snips - Lightweight Shears for Cutting Manila Pattern-Making Paper (1.9k) $22.45 Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Your email address will not be published. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Notably, Griffon Cutlery maintained an outlet in Solingen (Germany), leading me to think that Silberstein likely emigrated to the US with a strong background in scissor and knife manufacture. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Small vintage scissors, durable small sewing scissors. Until the middle of the 1800s, there were more than 100 manufacturers of cutlery who were . I have a pair of hot drop forged scissors made in Italy with a kings head logo on them. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. I have an old pair of small scissors marked Broadway Dept Stores with slogans Dont Worry and Watch Us Grow, and impressions of Washington and Lincoln. Im so glad you stopped in today. Read our Cookie Policy. Ships from United States. Let me know how it goes . American distributors of scissors would buy wholesale shipments from various countries and then stamp their business name on them. Something went wrong. There is a place for a thimble at the pointed end of the box which would protect the pointed end of the scissors inside the thimble. Vintage CLAUSS Garden Flower Shears Grape Rose Scissor Vintage "garden Club" Fancy Shears - Rose Design- Mfg.by Clauss-fremont, CLAUSS Garden Club Shear Holder Stainless Steel, VINTAGE, Fremont O. USA Vintage Clauss "garden Club" Rose Flower Scissors Snips Shears Pruning More Items From eBay Pre Columbian Costa Rica Mammiform Tripod Vessel The mark on this pair of scissors reads Schnefel Bros. Germany on one side and La Cross, Newark, NJ on the other. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Diana, you are always a wealth of information. I have 2 pair of wallpaper shears from my mother in law. Lovely long shears, work very well. One of the perks of collecting scissors is that they are a relatively small collectible, even if you include larger pairs in your collection. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. A very interesting and informative post, Diana. Im so glad you enjoyed the post Molly! Shopping Options. There, he used blades imported from Sheffield to craft these scissors. They are marked Germany on one side and Western Shear Co. on the other. In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. Its kind of an accidental one that has taken on a life of its own, LOL. An antique seller who specializes in Asian collectibles would likely be able to tell you what language the writing is in. That would be a good clue for you to move forward with. Vintage 12" Clauss Scissors Chrome No. . Thank you for all the wonderful information. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. I feel like Im with my grandmother again. Yes! Actually, I probably wont even have to leave my house to find them! A cut with a dull knife takes far longer to heal and does far more damage to fragile tissue than a well kept, razor-sharp blade. 16. It seems strange they went through all the trouble of inscribing them, but left off the company name. Dainty embroidery scissors offer another option for those with space concerns. I will look at them in a different light from now on. Very interesting to know Davidthanks for passing on that info! The first pair of scissors (top) is marked I. Absolutely! Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing. It may also be the case that they were sold wholesale within country to direct sellers (like hardware or sewing stores) who had no ability to stamp their own name on them. $24.63, $28.98 (20% off), Sale Price 62.10 Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. Or you could focus on function. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. I have have some antique scissors that are very sharp and have an inscription like utoz or otoz down the blade. $29.90 Vintage Clauss Ks8 Red 8 Kitchen Scissors Vintage Clauss Ks8 Red 8 Kitchen Scissors. Original Price $13.59 If space is an issue for you, you may consider collecting folding scissorsa fascinating little collectible. Fill out the requested information. Your site has lots of useful information. Any suggestions on how to pass them on to a surgeon or medical professional who might enjoy them? And such a kind compliment, Naomi. Want to know more? See details VINTAGE CLAUSS 4248 SCISSORS HIGH LEVERAGE FREMONT, OHIO SEWING DRESSMAKER L@@K. $11.95. Above solingen, is another word or name and its mostly worn away but the fist three letters are clearly Cha and the name is longer than Solingen because they appear to be centered and the C is a bit to the left of the S in Solingen. Aww, youre so sweet and encouraging, Laurathank you! There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Original Price 46.00 Wiss, Clauss Usa, Berkshire Cutlery Co C $6.76 or Best Offer from United States Sponsored Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. In 1847 Jacob Wiss immigrated to Newark and opened a shop where he began forging scissors and shears. He is from a long line of medical doctors and the scissors I have belonged to his ancestors. 4.7 (77) $1399 ($7.52/Ounce) Save 10% with coupon. 1. I love how you displayed them in the frogs. Your post last year with the scissors in a frame inspired me to look closer at estate sales for scissors. (50% off), Sale Price 11.78 I think your mothers scissors make the perfect start . Original Price 149.00 Another pair of, Here you see a pair of folding scissor signed Westfield Shear Co, Germanyanother. On one is stamped 12 2 and on the other is stamped 15 9. Fortunately for me, I dont believe in luck, good or bad . 18.47, 20.52 and get aFREEcopy of my eBook: Sources: Youre seeing this ad based on the products relevance to your search query. In additions, shears will have one finger hole larger than the other. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. WASA refers to a particular company in Solingen that has been manufacturing scissors for at least a century. Always can find inspiration with your posts. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Just a couple of guesses. Clauss Scissor Girl Fremont OH OHIO Victorian Trade Card Circa 1911 - Co. (10% off), Sale Price 3.23 Ask someone else to do it for you or youll suffer MORE bad luck. Expect to pay $20-100 or more for antique, ornate, or Sterling silver examples. I was searching to find out more about old scissors and came across your articles. By the mid-1800's, over 100 cutlery manufacturers operated out of Sheffield, filling an eager market with high quality knives and scissors. (15% off), Sale Price $22.45 Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. Thanks so much for commenting and letting me know how much youre enjoying my blogthat means so much , I was hoping to find an embroidery scissors in your collection that would help me identify the pair I just inherited. Thank you! The Foundation was established to bring higher education awareness to our youth at. These embroidery scissors, marked WASA Solingen are delicately decorated and lovely to cut with. You always knew where to find them and God-forbid you forgot to return them to their correct location! (20% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Original Price 48.22 . 34.20, 68.41 I recently found a pair of Marks Solingen, Germany scissors with #503 on the backside. Okay I want to start one now! (63) 28.93, 48.22 A company from Solingen. Now I will have to dig them out and check for their markings. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. They serve as a good example of what I call a hybrid scissor. unfortunately, Im not familiar with that logo. So much info, so many cool scissors! Antiques, Vintage, Gifts, Handcrafted, Home . Vintage Clauss Fremont USA Garden Club Scissors Floral Design Garden Shears $9.99 professional floral scissors clauss $19.88 $5.40 shipping Vintage Garden Club Clauss Scissors Rose 1950s Pruning Shears Fremont Ohio USA $13.99 $11.60 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED CLAUSS 18420 Fabric/Thread,Fabric Shears,Ambidextrous $5.48 $5.99 shipping SPONSORED This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Marked simply Germany, this tiny 1 1/4 pair with molded bunny decoration sold from my antique booth in 2019 for $15. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a2f3ca767ae43d970d15608ca580c2ed" );document.getElementById("g620f8308c").setAttribute( "id", "comment" );Comment *. Im so sorry Kayla, Im unfamiliar with that brand. (5% off), Sale Price $49.50 For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. The bottom of the box is deep blue velvet, the top of the box is a silk pin cushion. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. [Updated July 2021] Original Price $13.09 Love all this! Vintage CLAUSS Scissors Set in Original Plastic Case Box 7" Shears & 3 1/2" Lot. Like what you see? As usual you are an inspiration. 5 Vintage Scissors Scissor Lot Wiss Inlaid 28 Clauss 116 Geiger Italy Ideal $35.00 2 Vintage Scissors Garden Club Clauss Rremont Olden Age Richards Sheffield Eng L - 18.5 Cm L- 16.5 Cm. Remember a dull knife is a danger to the person using it. Youre so welcome Jeri! Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Original Price $66.00 Your name engraved. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. You seem to know a lot and even my Google search gives me nothing? Vintage Clauss Curved Blade Scissors 6 1/2" Fremont O Made In USA Pre-Owned C $15.81 Top Rated Seller Was: C $17.57 10% off Buy It Now +C $29.86 shipping estimate from United States Sponsored Lot Of 3 antique vintage scissors. Thank you for the education! Im not sure if they are genuine antiques or reproductions. Original Price $12.99 Very unusual. Arent these the darlingest?!! Collecting Vintage English Scissors Because of its large iron ore deposits, Sheffield (England) was a mecca, as early as 1160, for cutlery production. Thats so fun Cheryla perfect marriage Glad youre finding some inspiration in my poststhat makes my day!! This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. I love their proportions, with its blades that seem to go on forever. 5 vintage scissors scissor lot WISS Inlaid 28 Clauss 116 GEIGER Italy IDEAL, Vtg Clauss U.S.A. FREMONT. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy.   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). Hi Nancy! Solingen (Germany), perhaps Sheffields most serious rival, also had a fine reputation as a source of quality cutlery. (10% off), Sale Price 89.40 It is one collection that I havent started but hey its never too late! (10% off), Sale Price 2.26 Thank you. This dainty, 2 1/2 pair, likely used for embroidery, is one of my favorites. Krusius Bros. began using its KB Extra mark, which I found on this pair, in 1901. I enjoyed seeing your scissor collection. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Glad you enjoyed the post Seth and thanks SO much for the helpful identification!! Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. My own quick Google search was not as fruitful! Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. I just may have to give up on the old guys> Sale Price $12.91 Wilhelm: Henkel-Clauss made its home in Fremont in 1880s LOCAL Wilhelm: Clauss made its home in Fremont in 1880s Roy Wilhelm Columnist 0:02 0:51 Fremont was once known as the cutlery. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. View Etsys Privacy Policy. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. Clauss Fremont Ohio Cigar Cutter. Your email address will not be published. Have you ever heard of this? 1. Im so glad you enjoyed the article Ann! Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. They sell quite nicely. 8 inches long. Clauss Swedged Blunt Scissors #156 NOS, Made In Fremont, OH Price Per (1. My guess is that its a model number. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. In each case the first number is over the second.. Ill send you a picture via email if that helps.. Its one of those things thats difficult to google as you end up getting a lot of bible verse references. $12.34, $12.99 i also have a pair of embroidery scissors with magnetic blades, i believe it is to retrieve dropped pins and needles. Clauss U.s.a. Fremont, Ohio 12" Sewing Scissors Shears. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Scissors + personalized box, European style stainless steel scissors. Yes! Who can resist a pair of scissors shaped like a stork?? Mini embroidery scissors, 4 colors available. One of my fondest memories of my dear sweet grandmother is of two pair of very long shears hanging on her kitchen wall. Joyce-Lynn. During my research, I learned that historians believe the earliest form of scissors were developed in prehistory and would have looked something like the sheep shearers of today. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. They appear to be hand-tooled steel. German brothers John and Henri founded the Clauss Shear Company in Fremont (OH) in 1877 (initially as the Elyria Shear Works). My scissors are mostly antique sewing scissors picked up at antique markets in England or France and some here in the US. Pre-Owned. Clauss 12320 Scissors with Double Sharp Points, 5" $66.16 $ 66. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. After a devastating fire, followed by a rebuild, they changed the name to Clauss Shear Company and became one of the worlds largest scissor manufacturers. Original Price 68.41 International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. The blades themselves are 12 so does that mean they are 12 shears? Also I cannot make out all of the markings on the scissors. FREE delivery Apr 20 - 25 . $22.45, $24.95 This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. (10% off), Sale Price 9.62 Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. I have some sail maker shear 16 inches long and would like to have them restored but ~~~~goose eggs everywhere ! Carl Monkhouse: The hair cutting scissors (in the first illustration above) are signed Carl Monkhouse, Sheffield, England on one side and Reblade, Alleghany, NY on the other. Original Price 500.00 Diana, I love scissors. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. This was so interesting to read. I had a dissection kit at school and college for my anatomy lessons, and it was kept in a roll up easy to make. So informative and easy to read. **LOT OF 12** Vintage Original Clauss Steel Scissors Shears - Fremont Oh 1917 Billhead Clauss Shear Co Fremont Ohio Sent To J M Smith Newport PA More Items From eBay LOBI SLING SHOT Burkina Faso SLING 25 HUGE Wallace Sterling GRANDE BAROQUE Set, 85 Pcs DeWITT JAMESVILLE COLLAMER NEW YORK ANTIQUE HANDCLR MAP I wish I had some secret, inside info for you Mike, but unfortunately, I dont! *NOTE: Seth, a very helpful reader, informed me in the comments below that these are bookbinder scissors. He would provide the US government with scissors and other medical implements during the Civil War. It says no 1700. And finally, I learned a new-to-me superstition that says dropping a pair of scissors can lead to bad luck, and under NO circumstances should you pick said scissors. I started out with collecting sewing notions, but eventually just concentrated on scissors and needle cases since I do needlepoint, embroidery, and couted cross stitch. I store many of my scissors and shears by standing them upright in a flower frog, like this clear glass one. Itll be okay. What an interesting post! Clauss Retractable Utility Knife. Wondering if you know anything about it. Any idea how I can find the manufacture to identify these scissors would be greatly appreciated. Your scissors sound interesting. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Glad you enjoyed the post and that you share my love for simple things, like a pair of scissors . 332 Heavy Duty Knife Edge MSRP $350 Previous Next Pricing & History Sold for Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth. Vintage Wiss Inlaid 7" steel-forged #27 sewing scissors with black handle, Vintage Gold Medal red-handled 8" kitchen utility scissors. Thanks for sharing. 2 Pair Vintage / Antique Tailor Scissors Compton NJ & Clauss Fremont OH Antique Extra Large Seamstress Scissors Shears Cutters CLAUS FREMONT OHI Clauss, Wiss Tailoring Scissors Clauss #1710 Scissors Shears 8" Fremont USA VTG Sewing Tailor Crafts Dre More Items From eBay Master Replicas Luke Skywalker ANH EE Lightsaber Apparently the biggest issue is the size of the scissor the people think they have. Scissors have some light scratches and shipping on the enamel painted handles. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Now i must get mine out and display them in a flower frog. Ooh, I look forward to hearing what you find, Rita! Original Price 46.74 Any idea what numbers stamped on each part of the scissor means? Ive searched everywhere and cant find out what that number means. Glad I could pass on some good information to you, Karen! You have such great talent & thank you for sharing. They will likely be able to help you or direct you. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. But these are so small, right? 62.10, 69.00 It can be nearly impossible to identify or date many scissors, especially without the company name. I hope you post a pic once you pull them out and start displaying them . Holler & Co. was a cutlery company in NYC that dealt in scissors and knives. Monkhouse, a German cutler, immigrated to the US and established a cutlery company in Alleghany. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Contact the seller, Vintage Clauss of Fremont 9" straight shears/sewing scissors #3769. Toy and Collectibles parking lot sale (4609 Auburn blvd) sunday 2023-04-16 start time: 9am 4609 Auburn Blvd Sacramento, CA 95841 Details: We are having our 11th Ever parking lot sale April 16th 2023 from 9 am to 2 pm Sponsored by The Toy Box around the Corner and our awesome Friends from West Coast Vintage and Modern. Good luck! Thanks for the assist Seth! Thanks again for your very informative articles! (25% off), Sale Price 450.00 Good news! I have about 50 pair of scissors Ive collected from years of estate and garage sales and are just now letting them go on Ebay. 3.29, 3.65 Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. (10% off), Sale Price 32.72 I wonder if you have come across a tie clip scissor (the one I have is quite small) but would possibly make a nice gift to an upcoming surgeon.