Antique 1880s JBF Champlin Korns Patent Buttonhole Scissors Shears Cattaraugus
Item Specifics:
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Type: Adjustable Buttonhole Scissors
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Maker: J.B.F. Champlin (Cattaraugus Cutlery Founder)
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Patent: Korn's Patent (1881)
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Material: Forged Steel with Brass Thumbscrew
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Length: Approx. 4.25 Inches
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Era: Late 19th Century (1880s)
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Original/Reproduction: Original
Description: Up for sale is a rare original pair of antique 1880s adjustable buttonhole scissors featuring the desirable J.B.F. Champlin Warranted maker stamp alongside the Korn's Patent mark. John B.F. Champlin was the founder of Cattaraugus Cutlery in Little Valley, NY, making this a great crossover piece for both early American cutlery collectors and vintage sewing tool enthusiasts.
Details & Condition:
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Measures approximately 4.25" long.
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Features the original brass knurled adjusting thumbscrew in working order.
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Clean, legible maker and patent stamps on the blades.
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Shows light vintage patina and age-appropriate surface wear.
selling as pictured 081026 GP