Description: GENERAL DESCRIPTION:I recently purchased a used bookstore and an adjoining 1820s house in USNY. The previous owner is 98 years old and left numerous belongings behind for his transition to long-term care. These were found in the house's attic near rolls of leather. He used leather for book binding purposes, so presumably these were used for that. ITEM SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION:From tip to end of handle measures 14.25"Obvious signs of surface rust and minor pitting. I noticed most other recent sales people clean these up, but the "don't clean it up" credo stopped me from doing so. Older example of Heinisch shears appear to have a flat top to the brass hinge cap, and I also saw many with the strange angled wear on the cap and edge. Number "9" stamped near one of the handles, but on the blade" hidden when shears / scissors are closed. Many recent sales / examples have "Patent 1859" on the brass. This does not. SHIPPING:Shears will be thoroughly wrapped in foam blanketing and further padded inside rigid cardboard boxes with all seams sealed with packing tape. Items will be shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
Price: 139 USD
Location: Hoosick Falls, New York
End Time: 2025-01-28T11:12:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: R. Heinisch & Sons
Type: Dressmaker's Scissors & Shears
Material 2: Iron
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Material: Steel
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
Maker: R. Heinisch
