Marie V and the Golden Age Scissors

I have been very fortunate to have been handed down these marvellous 'Golden Age Scissors'. Apparently these would have belonged to Great-Grandmother Marie V. A keen seamstress herself, these fabric shears appear to have never been used. Great-Grandmother Marie V would have been given these by Great-Grandfather Marie V. However these would have been so special to her, they were tucked aside for safe keeping.

In my family many items, such as these scissors, have a way of going missing for a great number of years and suddenly resurfacing. It explains how the box is in immaculate condition, just as the scissors are themselves. The steel blades are as sharp as if they had come out the factory yesterday. In fact on the box these steel blades are described as 'Razor-sharp inlaid stainless steel blades' and I am not denying that they are razor-sharp.

The box displays the scissors neatly sitting inside and state they are Sheffield Made. On the back, the box once again describes how the scissors are 'razor-sharp' and they have a spring bearing for 'easy action'. In particular I am looking forward to the 'new shaped bows' that 'will not crimp or bind fingers.

My hands are tiny, it's almost my signature, my feet and hands are child-like, but it creates a hassle in finding shoes, gloves and accessories like scissors that 'fit'. I am often left with knocked knuckles and cramps in my hand from overbearing scissors. The scissors fit beautifully, it seems a little like Harry Potter being chosen by his wand, these scissors have found me and chosen me.

Doing a little research online about Richards of Sheffield, the scissor manufacturers, I have found very little. Many scissors are available for purchase through ebay and similar vintage sites, yet most come without a box. Inside the box there is a little notice from the 'Good Housekeeping Institute' that 'If the product or performance is defective' then a replacement or refund will be issued.

Considering the amounts of fabric that are on their way to me, I am looking forward to putting these scissors into action. I hope that you will enjoy the precision cut fabrics of the Marie V soft furnishings!