Some kind of scissors? / Old button?

[Digger Don]

I dug these at an 1800s farm house today.

Obviously, the first item is some kind of scissors, but I've never seen any like these before. Any idea what they are?

I also dug a flat button. I have no idea if it's old. I know some of you guys are button experts. What do you think?

 

[lee]

candle snuffing scissors .......very nice

 

[Digger Don]

candle snuffing scissors .......very nice

Thanks Lee. I wasnt even aware there was such a thing.
Very cool.
Thanks again,Don

 

[Ill Digger]

candle snuffing scissors .......very nice

Wow! Nice enough ID Lee! :thumbsup01:
I've never heard of candle snuffing scissors before.

 

[del]

candle snuffing scissors .......very nice

Lee is right , these were use to cut the wicks of the candles and to lanterns to ideal size so they don't smoke but burn clean , and to also snuff the candles out when necessary .

Great Id Lee

 

[lee]

i have a perfect pair i inherited when i bought my house, i was the same when i picked them up 'WHAT ARE THESE THINGS'.

 

[Full Metal Digger]

Nice henway scissors Don! :hystericallaugh: