Ottoman Damascened Steel Scribe's Scissors
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Two Ottoman damascened steel scribe's scissors, 18th/19th century, each of typical elongated shape, each side of the blade with abstract copper of silver inlaid design, terminating in openwork foliate handles., 25.5 cm & 24 cm respectively
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- Damascene - Damascening is a technique used to decorate metal objects, such as swords, armor, and other metalwork, by inlaying different colored metals into grooves that have been etched or engraved into the surface of the metal. The technique is believed to have originated in Damascus, Syria, and was later adopted by other cultures such as the Japanese, Indians and Iranians.
The process typically involves etching a design into the surface of the metal, and then filling the grooves with a contrasting metal, such as gold or silver. The inlaid metal is then burnished to create a smooth surface, and the design is polished to a high shine. Damascening can create intricate and highly detailed designs, and is often used to decorate weapons, as well as jewellery, and other decorative objects. - Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
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