Scissors are essential sewing tools, delicate embroidery requires fine scissors. Taylors of Sheffield started using the Eye Witness trade mark c 1838. They became one of world leading cutlery and scissor makers and the name continues today. Stork shaped scissors were a popular design and said to come from the tradition of midwives' sewing as they waited for women to give birth. Steel scissors made by a Sheffield company where Sheffield was the centre of English cutlery making and Taylors one of the most important firms. Exhibiting and winning awards for their scissors in the 1851 Great Exhibition.Stork shaped scissors with slim pointed beak forming blades which pivot on a rivet which 'forms' the eye. The legs form the shanks which attach to the oval thumb and finger holders. Body is textured like feathers, Beak is unplated steelTaylor, Sheffield An open eye with the word WITNESS below. (inscribed on inside of each side of the body when scissors open). scissors, sheffield

In 1959 Princess Alexandra of Kent visited Australia as the representative of Queen Elizabeth II for the Queensland Centenary Celebrations. Her six week visit began with her arrival in Canberra on 14th August 14 and she departed from Canberra on 26th September. Time spent in Australia included 3 weeks in Queensland. Her Royal Highness' visits to New South Wales and Victoria were comparatively brief and informal. In New South Wales she made two country visits including to Albury and a night spent at Bungowannah Park near Jindera. Her visit to Victoria began in Wodonga where she officially opened the Pollard Archway over the Causeway. She received an enthusiastic welcome as she approached the Archway accompanied by a motorcycle escort. As Princess Alexander stepped forward to take the scissors from a red plush case, her Lady-in- Waiting, Lady Moyra Hamilton, tugged at the Princess' sleeve, whispered and gave her a coin. The Princess handed the coin a halfpenny to the Wodonga Shire President, Cr J. S. Hore, saying: "I must give you this, otherwise it might be unlucky." (The halfpenny "gift" stems from an old English superstition that a "sharp" gift such as a knife or scissors must be dulled with copper or else a friendship will be lost. After cutting the ribbon and declaring the Pollard Arch, named in honour of Councillor Charles Pollard M.B.E. she was presented with a bouquet by 10-year old Leslie McLeod. Princess Alexandra led by a pipe band was driven along the Hume Highway and High Street which were lined by thousands of people including school children. After a short trip along High Street and Elgin Street to the Railway Station she departed from protocol to speak to the many children who had crossed the barricade. Princess Alexandra then boarded the Royal Train for her journey to Melbourne.This item is significant because it represents the visit to Wodonga of Princess Alexandra in 1959.A pair of scissors in a red box. The bottom of the box is lined with red cloth and the lid is lined with white silk bearing the trademark "Jewelcrest". The scissors are engraved with the maker's mark for GIESEN & FORSTHOFF/ SOLINGEN GERMANYOn top of Box. The Official Opening by Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Kent 0f the Cr C F Pollard MBE Archway Wodonga 16th Sept 1959 On Scissors: GIESEN & FORSTHOFF/ SOLINGEN GERMANY TIMOR SOLINGENprincess alexandra, pollard arch

A pair of scissors known as ‘Button hole’ scissors used by Shirley Humphries and her mother and GrandmotherSmall metal scissors with a rectangle aperture at the base of the blades. Rust on surface. Buttonhole scissorsH Boker & Co on one side and Germany on the other.scissors, sewing, buttonholes, shirley humphries

Very small scissors in a compact metal sewing compendiumScissors in a compact portable container for 'emergency' sewing repairsTiny pair of scissors with steel blade and gilt handlespocket sewing set, scissors

Finely pointed scissors were made with matching sheaths to protect their points from damage to maintain their value for fine work.Fine pointed scissors were essential tools for fine embroidery work. A boxed set of tools such as these were the property of of the upper classesSmall silver scissors with ornate handles and shaftsFlowery decoration to handles

Sheffield became famous from 18th century as centre for manufacturing of high quality cutlery including scissors by skilled tradesmenSheffield was the centre of English cutlery making Die-cast plated steel scissors, decorated shanks, thumb and finger holesSheffield, Englandscissors, sheffield

Traditional Chinese shaped scissors, simple and functional design creating symmetrical, hard wearing scissors which can be used but left and right handed people. Traditional Chinese shaped scissors, simple and functional design creating symmetrical, hard wearing scissors which can be used but left and right handed people. Chinese scissors, Made of iron with welded steel cutting edges to blades. Pivot action - large rivet. Handles expandableBirds, ducks (on blades)scissors, china, embroidery

Finely pointed scissors were made with matching sheaths to protect their points from damage to maintain their value for fine work.Fine pointed scissors were essential tools for fine embroidery work. A boxed set of tools such as these were the property of of the upper classesSmall silver scissors with ornate handles and shafts and sheath cover for points (T1.3)Flowery decoration to handles

Traditional Chinese shaped scissors, simple and functional design creating symmetrical, hard wearing scissors which can be used but left and right handed people. Traditional Chinese shaped scissors, simple and functional design creating symmetrical, hard wearing scissors which can be used but left and right handed people. Chinese embroidery scissors, cane bound handles. Made of iron with welded steel cutting edges to blades. Pivot acttion. Handles expandablescissors, china, embroidery

Silver sewing chatelaines were a Victorian delight, scissors were an essential tool which were placed in a sheath to protect their points and the clothes of the wearer.An example of a an appendage to a silver gilt chatelaine which was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by Nerylla Taunton who was a significant Australian antique needlework tools authority and author. silver gilt embossed scissors sheath with velvet lining and chains to ring to attach to chatelaine chainFloral style pattern chatelaine, victorian', nerylla taunton

Box and scissors were afterwards presented to Ida Lewers, a daughter of Samuel Lewers, first Manager of the Bank of New South Wales in Linton.Small, oblong, black box, with opening stud at front. Box contains scissors used by Ida Lewers in ceremony to connect Linton to statewide electricity supply."Presented to-Miss I Lewers-with the Compliments of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria-Electricity Supply Department, Ballarat Branch, on the occasion of-the "Switching On" of the Electricity Supply to Linton-7th September 1939".ida lewers, events, electricity to linton 1939, grand switching-on carnival 1939

Scissors were used by Mrs. Herman Pump (Louise) to cut the ribbon to open Heathmont Railway Station May 1926.Ceremonial scissors in small case 13cm x 8cm hinged on short side, metal clip on closing. Scissors 10cm long x 5.2cm wide handles. Case is black felt exterior and black felt interior one side and blue padded side with inscription. Opening of Heathmont Railway Station +Additional Keywords: Pump, Herman (Grandfather of donor) / Pump, Wilfred (Father of donor) / Pump, Louise (Grandmother of donor)G.W. Catanach Diamond Jeweller and Watchmaker Lit Collins Street Melbourne.

Used by J. RodgersPair of Lady's scissors for fancy work.embroidery scissors, scissors

The gold and silver scissors were presented to Mrs Eliza Jeeves after she used them to cut the ribbon signifying the connection of electricity to Mt Dandenong on 3rd August 1934. Electricity was connected to Mt Dandenong and Kalorama on 3 August 1934 in a community event at the CWA Hall (Farndon’s Hall) Farndon’s Rd Mt Dandenong.community event connection of electricity.A set of gold and silver scissors mounted behind glass in a recessed frame.The frame is painted gold and has a small, gold plaque attached with engraved information.Framed gold and silver scissors presented to Mrs Eliza Jeeves to cut the ribbon to connect electricity to Mt Dandenong on 3rd August 1934“Mt Dandenong 3.8.34 Presented to Mrs E Jeeves” connection of electricity mt dandenong, eliza jeeves, farndon’s hall, cwa mt dandenong, electricity, scissors, kalorama, mt dandenong

Decorative scissors with decorative sheath to protect fine pointsPair of scissors with embossed silver gilt handles, with matching sheath. Flowers, leaves and scrolls. needle work tool

Scissors used for embroidery and removing small stitchesAs used and sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Small steel embroidery and cutting scissorsscissors, embroidery

Drapers scissors as was used by Holden and Frost in the manufacture of equine accessoriesTextile tool used in ca1900 by Holden and FrostLong metal handled drapers scissors leather making, scissors

Hair dressing scissors used in circa 1900Retailed by Holden and FrostSteel right handed hair dressing scissorshair dressing, scissors

domestic drapers scissors used ca1900 on equine leather accessories domestiSmall domestic drapers scissors used by Holden and Frost Small metal silver drapers scissors Sheffield Englandscissors, drapers

Long bladed scissors such as these were essential for cutting heavy fabrics, they represent advances in metal working.Scissors vary greatly according to their usage. Long bladed steel scissors were made for cutting heavy duty fabricsLarge steel scissors as used by tailorsE.K & Co (or E. R. & Co)tailors' scissors, scissors

Dress making scissors as was used by Holden and Frost in the manufacture of equine accessoriesTextile tool used in ca1900 by Holden an FrostLarge metal dress making scissorssteel, dress making, scissors

scissors used in equine accessory manufacture during the Circa 1900 periodtextile tool acquired by Holden and Frost Circa 1910Metal dress making scissors used in equine accessory makingSheffieldscissors, steel

Colour. Locomotive G42 traversing the scissors or delta crossover during shunting operations at Beech Forest on 9 August 1961. A man operates the points. To the right the Beech Forest Hall and Otway Shire offices, and the Water Tank for the use of locomotives. On the left, the remains of a timber extraction system.beech forest; railways; delta crossing; scissors crossing;

Decorative sewing chatelaine scissors made c1899 when full skirted Victorian fashion style again suited wearing of decorative and utilitarian chatelainesLate Victorian luxury scissors with sheath for a chatelaine.Steel bladed scissors with silver scissors handles with decorative pattern and sheath which has chains attached. Sheath has cartouche with letter S monogram and is lined with maroon velvetS in cartouch on sheath. Hall marks - Anchor (Birmingham). z (1899)chatelaine, scissors

Metal scissors - utility scissors used in most households for a number of purposes such as dressmaking, kitchen uses etc.domestic items, utensils, handcrafts, equipment

Small brown embroidery scissors with markings on handle.domestic items, sewing

A pair of scissors for embroidery in silver coloured metal.Sheffield 81, Englanddomestic items, sewing

A pair of embroidery scissors in the shape of a stork; bill being the cutting blades, feet sitting on handles. Blades are metal (silver), rest in gold metaldomestic items, sewing

Dressmaking scissors. Blades lenght 17 cm. total lenght 30 cm. The scissors are rusty.handcrafts, dressmaking, scissors