Victorian era Gilt Brass Chatelaine scissors in the form of dagger with secret mirror Type_Butterfly Ladies in a thick turtleneck sweater

in a thick turtleneck sweater

The reverse of the petals have a soft lilac tone and rounded flower buds unfold to deliver a long flowering period

They often seek out the most convenient pylon cable to sit along

The Dr Robert Wilson Collection at the National Gallery of Victoria

Backstamp: BP2a Gold Oval

Victorian era Gilt Brass Chatelaine scissors in the form of dagger with secret mirror Type_Butterfly Ladies in a thick turtleneck sweaterVictorian 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