#63: Wick Trimmer

Maker: WB Barnard
Model: Candle Trimmer
Materials: --
Year: post 1864
Length: 5"
Value: $15
Marked: WB Barnard Patn Dec 27th1864

Wick trimmers were use to keep oil lamp wicks at the best length of good burning.  This design is not uncommon.

#43: German Cruciform Scissors

Maker: BETZ Co
Model: --
Materials: Metal, probably steel because they show rust.
Year: Antique? People date the around 1900, but I am not sure.
Length: 9.5" long

Description: As shown. Cross-design on handles. This pair is in poor condition.  Good to mint examples would have a higher value. These scissors are fairly common and easy to find. I think they also come in a smaller size that is about 6" long.

The design is often described in terms such as Gothic and Art Nouveau.

The scissors seem not uncommon especially for their age.

Value: $1, up to $20 for mint.

See also:

• Vintage Pair SCISSORS Jen-Sal GERMANY Sewing Shears

#22: Wiss Shears

Maker: Wiss & Sons: Newark NJ USA
Model: --
Materials:
Year:
Length: 31cm/12.25"
Description: as shown
Estimated value: $10

#11: J.A. Henckels shears

Maker: JA Henckels
Model: Unknown, heavy duty
Materials: Unknown
Year: Antique?
Length: 12"
Description: As shown, marked with the number '5'.