Victorian era Gilt Brass Chatelaine scissors in the form of dagger with secret mirror Type_Butterfly Ladies but overall a superb display

but overall a superb display example

He was honoured in 1884 by Tsar Alexander III and awarded a lifetime pension

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

Backstamp: BP2a Gold Oval

in a thick turtleneck sweater

Victorian era Gilt Brass Chatelaine scissors in the form of dagger with secret mirror Type_Butterfly Ladies but overall a superb displayVictorian 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