"Mother of Pearl" Scissors
"Mother of Pearl" Scissors
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Inspired by the Charles X style, this pair of embroidery scissors represents a Savoie cross (East of France). The handles are made from imitation mother of pearl, a material which was often used in the past for delicate sewing items. The difference with the vintage models is that ours are more solid and extremely light, making them a joy to use.
Characteristics:- Size: 11.8cm – Sajou stamp on the upper blade
- Pompom: passementerie, shades may vary
- Presentation: small box, motif may vary, with explanatory label inside the lid
These scissors, including the pompom, are entirely MADE IN FRANCE.
It should be pointed out that it takes a dozen qualified people to make each pair.
An important detail for judging the quality of a pair of scissors lies in the pairing marks – the number engraved on the inside of each blade. You will notice the number "35" on the photos presented here. This unique number on each pair indicates that the two parts have been adjusted from the very first assembly stage to form a perfectly matched pair. After this initial fitting, the scissors are disassembled for each blade to undergo necessary treatments before being reassembled and finished.
In the 19th century, producing such embroidery scissors required the craftsmanship of a cutler for the steel blades and an ornamental turner for the mother-of-pearl work. Today, the process is similar: the steel blades are crafted by a master cutler, while the handles are produced in our own workshops.
