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A beautiful pair of Sajou silver hare embroidery scissors which are a re edition of a 19th century model. They are marked with the Sajou label and come with a pretty vintage style box. The scissors measure 10 cm long and differ from the other Sajou scissors that I have, this pair are made in a small French workshop and are not permanently available as the production time can be very long.
There are no less than 20 operations involved in their making, most of them by hand. The blades are numbered, an indication of hand pairing of the blades.
The scissors are made in France by craftsmen who are most often from a family tradition of scissor makers.
It is very rare for me to have items in my shop that are neither antique nor vintage, but 'vintage style'. Sajou however are an exception to this rule.
Some of you will already be collectors of Sajou and be more than aware of this extraordinary French brand. Sajou produce haberdashery items made in France to the highest standards (in some cases even produced on the original old machinery). Perfect for gifts and collectors, and for those of you unable to resist a quality that is seldom found in todays mass produced haberdashery products.
Sajou was created in 1828 by Jaques- Simon Sajou, selling haberdashery for embroidery, tapestry, lace, crochet and weaving. His pattern albums are sought after to this day by collectors worldwide. In 2005 the Sajou brand was purchased and revived by avid collector; Frederique Crestin- Billet. Many of the old designs have been faithfully reproduced and there are some new designs that have been added in the Sajou style.
I have other Sajou haberdashery items for sale in my shop so please do take the time to have a browse.
My textiles are largely sourced from Scotland, bringing the very best of vintage and antique Scottish heritage textiles for you to enjoy and treasure.
I am happy to accept payment via Paypal, or by British Sterling cheque or Postal Orders.
Please pay for your order within 3 days, unless by prior arrangement with myself. If you are having problems making your payment, please get in touch and I will see how best I can accommodate or assist you. All unpaid items will result in the item being relisted and an unpaid item case opened against the buyer.
I love to combine postage and I am happy to ship worldwide, offering both standard and signed for services.
Your order will be sent packaged with the utmost care using recyclable packaging where possible. I post items Monday to Friday and I try to post as much as possible the same day, but this is only a guaranteed service for purchases made before 12 pm GMT. I charge a small fee of £0.50 for packaging costs which is included in the postage price.
Any taxes incurred at customs are the responsibility of the buyer as are any extra insurances beyond that of the chosen courrier service. I will only write the true value of goods on customs slips.
Please note the date and cost of postage on the stamp and do not hold me responsible for any postal costs or delays that are due to Royal Mail and therefore outwith my control and not on my part.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
The textiles that I sell are vintage and antique and have been pre loved and used. I endeavour to list all my items as honestly and accurately as possible, always noting and photographing any damage or flaws. The photos are part of the item description and may be enlarged if needs be.
I like to treat my customers as I would like to be treated and offer the same level of service that I would expect to receive. Should there be a problem with your order, please get in touch prior to leaving feedback and I will do all I can to assist you.
I am available Monday to Friday and am happy to answer any questions that you may have. I am not available at weekends, please bear this in mind if you have any questions regarding items that end at the weekend.
