"Scissorman" fairytale box. 19th century and probably by Stobwasser. NEWBAGS2 Approximately 23 cm by 24

Approximately 23 cm by 24 cm (not quite a square)

Fully lined in a gold pure shantung silk

Optional high-quality long black rayon fringe trim

This drawstring bag is made from a piece of Liberty of London pure silk satin - one of their famous floral patterns

This silk is cut from a vintage Japanese obi belt - as these belts are not large

"Scissorman" fairytale box. 19th century and probably by Stobwasser. NEWBAGS2 Approximately 23 cm by 24A rare and rather astonishing papier mache box, most likely by German maker, Stobwasser. Stobwasser began making this type of box in the mid 18th century. We're not sure how old this example is but probably early mid 19th century. It shows Scissorman, the German folklore character who would cut off the noses of bad children, riding on his swan and brandishing his huge scissors. Macabre and memorable! The subject makes this box very rare and desirable.