Crane Shaped Embroidery Scissors and Punch Tool in Wooden Box hand thrown ceramics My guess is that it

My guess is that it dates from the 40s or early 50s and was once part of a longer train

A visible reminder of what time

A really lovely and super useful piece

I really don't think these detract but rather contribute to its wonderful patina

Punch and Judy has roots in 16th-century Italian commedia dell'arte

Crane Shaped Embroidery Scissors and Punch Tool in Wooden Box hand thrown ceramics My guess is that itA charming and useful set of tools to add to the sewing kit! I believe these vintage crane or stork shaped shears and punch tool were specifically designed for embroidery, though certainly would be useful for all sorts of detail oriented tasks. Plus, they are great looking, and fit neatly into their own little wooden box. I believe they are made of cast brass. Scissors measure 6 1 4" long x 2 1 2" wide x 3 16" deep. Punch measures 6 1 2" long x 1 3 4"