Antique Victorian “Thomas’s Patent” Folding Steel Scissors made by Champion & Co Sheffield with Original Case c1880

Here on offer is a pair of antique Victorian “Thomas’s Patent” folding steel scissors, made by Champion & Co of Sheffield, with their original card case, circa 1880.

The well-known Victorian Thomas’s Patent was advertised in Sheffield as early as January 1874.

This patent design was for folding scissors that were engineered with pivoting handle bows, that folded neatly over the blades.

This compact design allowed them to be carried safely in a pocket, sewing kit, or fishing tackle box without tearing fabric or accidentally injuring a person.

On one arm near the pivot, it is stamped with the words:

THOMAS’S
PATENT

Then on the other side:

CHAMPION & CO

The scissors still work and have a good cutting action. The steel now shows signs of light pitting and staining to the finish.

Surprisingly, they still come with their original black sliding card storage case, which are rarely found these days and it is in excellent condition.

Open they measure 3.75” (9.5cm) long and folded they measure 2.1” (5.3cm).

With the case they weigh 31g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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