Victorian era Gilt Brass Chatelaine scissors in the form of dagger with secret mirror Wisteria Beswick Chaffinch #991B

Beswick Chaffinch #991B

widely collected pattern

They typically originated out of Europe throughout the 1800s

The Vienna Porcelain Manufactory was founded in 1718

From the Dancers of the World series

Victorian era Gilt Brass Chatelaine scissors in the form of dagger with secret mirror Wisteria Beswick Chaffinch #991BVictorian era Gilt Brass Chatelaine scissors in the form of dagger with secret mirror c. 1870 Most likely of French origin quite an exquisite little keepsake The Dagger removed from the case to reveal a tiny little pair of scissors there is also a tiny mirror that is concealed in the circular section above the dagger Approx 16cms (6 1 4") long as a complete unit pictured In excellent condition relative to age