{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-chatelaine-scissor-sheath-case-vom-cleff-co-german-scissors","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissor with Sterling 925 Sheath \u0026 Case Vom Cleff \u0026 Co German Scissors","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eAn exceptional late 19th to early 20th-century Sterling silver Victorian\/Edwardian chatelaine embroidery scissor assembly featuring a solid sterling silver hanging sheath with a suspension chain and a matching piercing filigree tip guard cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sheath \u0026amp; Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both pieces of the sheath assembly are hallmarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"STERLING 925 FINE\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside a prominent maker’s hallmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within an oval stamp. The solid body sheath is decorated with fine script monograms (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"LMS\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) on the reverse and scrolling foliate repoussé on the obverse. The detached openwork filigree tip covers tightly to protect delicate needlework scissor tips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scissors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The scissors are constructed with nickel-plated steel blades stamped with the maker's mark for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVom Cleff \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a well-known New York cutlery importer operating in the late 19th\/early 20th century) along with a flying bird logo, and marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"GERMANY\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the opposing blade ricasso. The handles\/bows are fashioned in elaborate ornate scrolling relief in Sterling silver, designed to complement the sterling sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Combined Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 37.0 grams (including sheath, cover, chain, and scissors).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scissors measure just over 4 inches long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sheath\/Cover made in the USA; Scissor forging made in Solingen, Germany (imported\/distributed by Vom Cleff \u0026amp; Co., New York).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1890s – 1910s (Late Victorian \/ Edwardian Era).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath, Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Sterling Silver (.925 Purity).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScissors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e German forged steel blades with Sterling silver ornate scrollwork handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Good Antique Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath \u0026amp; Cover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shows light age-appropriate micro-scratches and minor surface tarnish\/patina, preserving authentic historical finish. No major dents or splits in the sterling silver noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScissors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Complete and fully functional. Slight scattered oxidation\/surface rust near the blade joint pivot and ricasso area (as visible in close-ups), typical for antique carbon steel blades. Action is smooth and blades align properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis piece exhibits all classic, indisputable authenticity markers of late 19th-century chatelaine accessories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The scissor handle is marked Sterling, sheath tip is crisp and stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"STERLING 925 FINE\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a classic American marking style used during the late 19th and early 20th centuries prior to standardizing strictly to \"925\" or \"STERLING.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDie-Stamped Maker's Marks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The scissor ricasso contains clean, period-correct die-struck markings: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"VOM CLEFF \u0026amp; CO.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with their registered trade emblem (a bird in flight) and a distinct block-letter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"GERMANY\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamp required under the McKinley Tariff Act of 1890 for imported cutlery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Assembly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The heavy hand-chased repoussé work, hand-soldered suspension rings, period curb-chain link design, and precision fit of the openwork filigree cap confirm authentic period manufacture rather than modern cast reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-ba93e782-7fff-2fb3-1bef-20ab0dff197d\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Sewing Tools and Accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e E. Gay Ann Rogers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chapter 4 (\"Chatelaines and Scissor Cases\"), Page 112–118 (describing Victorian sterling silver hanging chatelaine sheaths, filigree tip guards, and imported Solingen steel scissors).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping calculated by USPS\/UPS\/FedEx based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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