
Fig 1. Toensing Diamond Shears

Fig 1. Toensing Diamond Shears

Fig 1. Toensing Diamond Shears

Fig 1. Toensing Diamond Shears

Fig 1. Toensing Diamond Shears

Fig. 2 Gaio Arturo Small Diamond Shears

Fig. 2 Gaio Arturo Small Diamond Shears

Fig. 2 Gaio Arturo Small Diamond Shears

Fig. 2 Gaio Arturo Small Diamond Shears

Fig. 2 Gaio Arturo Small Diamond Shears

Fig. 2 Gaio Arturo Small Diamond Shears

Fig. 2 Gaio Arturo Small Diamond Shears

Fig. 2 Gaio Arturo Small Diamond Shears

Fig. 2 Gaio Arturo Small Diamond Shears

Fig. 3 Gaio Arturo Medium Diamond Shears

Fig. 3 Gaio Arturo Medium Diamond Shears

Fig. 3 Gaio Arturo Medium Diamond Shears

Fig. 3 Gaio Arturo Medium Diamond Shears

Fig. 3 Gaio Arturo Medium Diamond Shears

Fig. 3 Gaio Arturo Medium Diamond Shears

Fig. 3 Gaio Arturo Medium Diamond Shears

Fig. 3 Gaio Arturo Medium Diamond Shears

Fig. 3 Gaio Arturo Medium Diamond Shears

Fig. 4 Large Gaio Arturo Shears

Fig. 4 Large Gaio Arturo Shears

Fig. 4 Large Gaio Arturo Shears

Fig. 4 Large Gaio Arturo Shears

Fig. 4 Large Gaio Arturo Shears

Fig. 4 Large Gaio Arturo Shears

Fig. 4 Large Gaio Arturo Shears

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig. 5 Possibly French Diamond Shears. Pre-war from the collection of a Murano glassblower

Fig 6. Vintage Diamond Shears. Unknown origin.

Fig 6. Vintage Diamond Shears. Unknown origin.

Fig 6. Vintage Diamond Shears. Unknown origin.

Fig 6. Vintage Diamond Shears. Unknown origin.

Fig 6. Vintage Diamond Shears. Unknown origin.

Fig 6. Vintage Diamond Shears. Unknown origin.

Fig 6. Vintage Diamond Shears. Unknown origin.

Fig. 7 Fennek Diamond Shears. These were famously sold at hardware stores in Venice and since 1895, Fennek has been a manufacturer of fine Italian shears.

Fig. 7 Fennek Diamond Shears. These were famously sold at hardware stores in Venice and since 1895, Fennek has been a manufacturer of fine Italian shears.

Fig. 7 Fennek Diamond Shears. These were famously sold at hardware stores in Venice and since 1895, Fennek has been a manufacturer of fine Italian shears.

Fig. 7 Fennek Diamond Shears. These were famously sold at hardware stores in Venice and since 1895, Fennek has been a manufacturer of fine Italian shears.

Fig. 7 Fennek Diamond Shears. These were famously sold at hardware stores in Venice and since 1895, Fennek has been a manufacturer of fine Italian shears.

Fig. 7 Fennek Diamond Shears. These were famously sold at hardware stores in Venice and since 1895, Fennek has been a manufacturer of fine Italian shears.

Fig. 7 Fennek Diamond Shears. These were famously sold at hardware stores in Venice and since 1895, Fennek has been a manufacturer of fine Italian shears.

Fig. 7 Fennek Diamond Shears. These were famously sold at hardware stores in Venice and since 1895, Fennek has been a manufacturer of fine Italian shears.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 8 Small Ivan Smith Shears. These feature forge welded handles, stellite hard-faced blades and beautiful English styling.

Fig. 9 Lindstrom & Co. Diamond Shears. Classic Swedish craftsmanship featuring stellite hard-faced blades and traditional Swedish appointments.

Fig. 9 Lindstrom & Co. Diamond Shears. Classic Swedish craftsmanship featuring stellite hard-faced blades and traditional Swedish appointments.

Fig. 9 Lindstrom & Co. Diamond Shears. Classic Swedish craftsmanship featuring stellite hard-faced blades and traditional Swedish appointments.

Fig. 9 Lindstrom & Co. Diamond Shears. Classic Swedish craftsmanship featuring stellite hard-faced blades and traditional Swedish appointments.

Fig. 9 Lindstrom & Co. Diamond Shears. Classic Swedish craftsmanship featuring stellite hard-faced blades and traditional Swedish appointments.

Fig. 9 Lindstrom & Co. Diamond Shears. Classic Swedish craftsmanship featuring stellite hard-faced blades and traditional Swedish appointments.

Fig. 10 Nathaniel Adolfsson Diamond Shears known as the "Ivan Smith of Sweden". His tools were made with care in traditional Swedish styling.

Fig. 10 Nathaniel Adolfsson Diamond Shears known as the "Ivan Smith of Sweden". His tools were made with care in traditional Swedish styling.

Fig. 10 Nathaniel Adolfsson Diamond Shears known as the "Ivan Smith of Sweden". His tools were made with care in traditional Swedish styling.

Fig. 10 Nathaniel Adolfsson Diamond Shears known as the "Ivan Smith of Sweden". His tools were made with care in traditional Swedish styling.

Fig. 10 Nathaniel Adolfsson Diamond Shears known as the "Ivan Smith of Sweden". His tools were made with care in traditional Swedish styling.

Fig. 11 Vintage Essemce Unmarked.

Fig. 11 Vintage Essemce Unmarked.

Fig. 11 Vintage Essemce Unmarked.

Fig. 11 Vintage Essemce Unmarked.

Fig. 11 Vintage Essemce Unmarked.

Fig. 11 Vintage Essemce Unmarked.

Fig. 12 Likely early Essemce unmarked, though possibly Nathaniel Adolphson

Fig. 12 Likely early Essemce unmarked, though possibly Nathaniel Adolphson

Fig. 12 Likely early Essemce unmarked, though possibly Nathaniel Adolphson

Fig. 12 Likely early Essemce unmarked, though possibly Nathaniel Adolphson

Fig. 12 Likely early Essemce unmarked, though possibly Nathaniel Adolphson

Fig. 13 Vintage Essemce. These tools were at Haystack for years and are stamped "Haystack" on the handle.

Fig. 13 Vintage Essemce. These tools were at Haystack for years and are stamped "Haystack" on the handle.

Fig. 13 Vintage Essemce. These tools were at Haystack for years and are stamped "Haystack" on the handle.

Fig. 13 Vintage Essemce. These tools were at Haystack for years and are stamped "Haystack" on the handle.

Fig. 14 Vintage Essemce. These tools were at Haystack for years and are stamped "Haystack" on the handle.

Fig. 14 Vintage Essemce. These tools were at Haystack for years and are stamped "Haystack" on the handle.

Fig. 14 Vintage Essemce. These tools were at Haystack for years and are stamped "Haystack" on the handle.

Fig. 14 Vintage Essemce. These tools were at Haystack for years and are stamped "Haystack" on the handle.

Fig. 15 Putsch Medium Diamond Shears. Considering the handle shape and the lack of the Meniconi logo I assume these are German

Fig. 15 Putsch Medium Diamond Shears. Considering the handle shape and the lack of the Meniconi logo I assume these are German

Fig. 15 Putsch Medium Diamond Shears. Considering the handle shape and the lack of the Meniconi logo I assume these are German

Fig. 15 Putsch Medium Diamond Shears. Considering the handle shape and the lack of the Meniconi logo I assume these are German

Fig. 15 Putsch Medium Diamond Shears. Considering the handle shape and the lack of the Meniconi logo I assume these are German

Fig. 16 Putsch Medium Diamond Shears. Considering the handle shape I assume these are possibly Spanish. They belonged to Lino Tagliapietra

Fig. 16 Putsch Medium Diamond Shears. Considering the handle shape I assume these are possibly Spanish. They belonged to Lino Tagliapietra

Fig. 16 Putsch Medium Diamond Shears. Considering the handle shape I assume these are possibly Spanish. They belonged to Lino Tagliapietra

Fig. 16 Putsch Medium Diamond Shears. Considering the handle shape I assume these are possibly Spanish. They belonged to Lino Tagliapietra

Fig 17. Large Putsch Cut Off Shears. German.

Fig 17. Large Putsch Cut Off Shears. German.

Fig 17. Large Putsch Cut Off Shears. German.

Fig 17. Large Putsch Cut Off Shears. German.

FIg. 18 Large Putsch Diamond Shears. These are German and had modified handle geometry from the toolbox of a Muranese glassblower.

FIg. 18 Large Putsch Diamond Shears. These are German and had modified handle geometry from the toolbox of a Muranese glassblower.

FIg. 18 Large Putsch Diamond Shears. These are German and had modified handle geometry from the toolbox of a Muranese glassblower.

FIg. 18 Large Putsch Diamond Shears. These are German and had modified handle geometry from the toolbox of a Muranese glassblower.