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Title: An Antique La Cross By Schnefel Bros. Ornate 3-Piece Desk Library Set
Manufacturer: Schnefel Bros. (La Cross Brand)
Period: Early 20th Century
Origin: Solingen, Germany (Imported/Distributed via Newark, NJ)
Material: Silver-plated cast metal handles, high-carbon polished steel blades, brass-alloy protective sheath
Composition: 3 pieces total (Desk shears, stiletto letter opener, and fitted sheath)
Dimensions: Scissors Length: 8.25 inches; Stiletto Length: 9.75 inches
Total Combined Weight: 5.5 oz
Markings: Stamped La Cross on one face of the blades and Schnefel Bros. Germany on the reverse.
Description: A beautifully preserved, highly decorative Edwardian-era three-piece library set featuring a matching pair of desk shears (scissors) and a stiletto-style letter opener, complete with its original protective brass sheath. This set is a rare historic collaboration between the American beauty instrument firm Schnefel Brothers (based in Newark, New Jersey) and traditional cutlery artisans in Solingen, Germany. Schnefel Bros. imported premium-grade German steel forgings for their top-tier luxury La Cross cutlery line.
