Scissors with thimble and a red gold, amethyst, crystal glass and silver fragrance flacon, gold-plated. The case contains a pair of scissors with leaf decoration and amethyst cabochons. Stainless steel cutting blades, probably replaced; corresponding thimble with cloverleaf decoration. Cut crystal glass flacon with gilt silver mounting in case. Partly marked 585. Weight of thimble and scissors approx. 15 g. Scissors l. 8.3 cm. Flacon h. 6.5 cm. Scissors with a 14 k red gold thimble and a crystal glass scent bottle. Original cases. German. 1st half 20th century.

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