Ornate Antique Italian Steel Filigree Embroidery Scissors * Circa 1890

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OrnateAntique Steel Filigree Embroidery Scissors Italian * Circa 1890 These wonderful Italian steel scissors have openwork scrolling floral designs on the shanks and bows. They are completely hand made and filed and the handwork and engraving on both sides is skillfully done. They're Italian from the famous steel making Campobasso region and date to c.1870-1890 . The blades have "BT" marked on both sides. This is the maker's mark for Bartolomeo Terzano, a well known maker of that period. They have tight blades and intact points but could use sharpening. The condition is excellent with no rust or other damage and t hey measure 4" long. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. ** Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. ** ** Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools ** If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters, email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them.