Ottoman Turkish Antique Gold Damascene Calligrapher's Scissors

These are calligrapher's scissors from the Ottoman Turkish empire. Crafted in the 18th century, they would have been used to cut paper for fine calligraphy. They are made of gold-damascened steel, decorated with intricate and beautiful filigree.

There is a bit of tarnishing on the inside of the blades, as can be seen in the photographs. They will make a fine addition to any collection. The item "Ottoman Turkish Antique Gold Damascene Calligrapher's Scissors" is in sale since Friday, September 16, 2016. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East". The seller is "austinswope" and is located in Memphis, Tennessee.

This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, ZA, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, NO, SA, UA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, CL, CO, CR, PA, TT, GT, HN, JM.

• Color: Gold
• Type: Scissors
• Primary Material: Steel
• Age: Pre-1800
• Region of Origin: Turkey
• Original/Reproduction: Original