I looked at the scissors which came up when I googled "cigar scissors"
at your suggestion. They have two distinct blades, and aren't quite the
same as these mystery scissors.
They don't look very big... the hole would accommodate a small strip of
ribbon or even leather... but why would you want to poke holes in robbon?
It is a mystery...
Clay
Su Carter wrote:
Shirley,
Eureka -- googled "special scissors" and found cigar scissors -- aha,
that rings a bell! So I refined the search and found out that some
folks apparently pierce their cigar rather than clipping it.
Now why in the world was this cigar piercer in a needlework box? Did
the needleworker smoke? Or maybe she hid it from her husband in a
place he'd never look?
Su
On Sep 29, 2009, at 3:57 AM, Tregellas Family wrote:
Afternoon Everyone,
I'm wondering if someone can help me please. I've posted some
pics on the Arachne webshots page (thanks Liz L for your help) under
my name (Shirley T.) and if you are inclined please would you take a
peek. I'm trying to find out what this tool is called/used for. It
was found in a lady's needlework box from a deceased estate.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Even the staff at
'Collectors' - our Australian antique programme - can't seem to
identify it but I know someone out there understands its use.
Cheers,
Shirley T. - in sunny Adelaide but the ground is still wet from the
soaking its had these last few weeks.
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