Vintage Wiss Model C pinking shears with original box and instruction tags, a classic American sewing tool from the 1930s–40s with honest age wear.
Details
• Vintage J. Wiss & Sons pinking shears, Model C
• Era: likely late 1930s to 1940s
• Made in Newark, New Jersey, USA
STYLE NOTES
• Heavy metal shears with black handles and serrated pinking blade
• Designed to cut fabric in a zigzag edge to help reduce fraying and give seams a more finished look
• Includes original branded box
• Includes original printed instruction tags
• Box interior is marked “WISS PINKING SHEARS MODEL C”
• A wonderful addition to a vintage sewing collection, dressmaker display, or workroom shelf
• Pairs especially well with vintage sewing books, dress patterns, pin cushions, and other midcentury sewing notions
Strong utility-meets-display appeal for collectors of old tools and textile history
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
• Shears, original box, and instruction pieces are all present
• Blade still shows the distinctive serrated pinking edge
• “WISS” mark is visible on the blade
• Handles retain their black finish and present well overall
• Box graphics are still readable and attractive
• Nice complete presentation for display or collection
Issues / Wear
• Noticeable age wear and oxidation to the metal blades
• Surface darkening, spotting, and rust visible on the steel
• Handles show chips, scuffs, and finish loss, especially around the finger loops and edges
• I cannot confirm cutting performance from photos alone
• Box has edge wear, corner crushing, creasing, discoloration, and general age toning
• Interior box paper shows wear and light discoloration
• General wear consistent with long-term storage and use
Collector’s Notes
These pinking shears fit beautifully into a vintage sewing collection alongside dress patterns, sewing manuals, fabric scissors, and workbasket tools. They tell the story of practical home sewing in a way that display-only pieces rarely do.
A useful old textile tool with great shelf presence and history.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
