Vintage Wiss Model C Pinking Shears, Original Box

The kind of sewing shears that used to live in every serious seamstress's drawer. This is a Wiss Model C pinking shear from J. Wiss & Sons Co. of Newark, NJ — the serrated zigzag blades cut and finish a seam edge in one pass, and these are still sharp and functional by all appearances. Details: - Maker: J. Wiss & Sons Co., Newark, NJ, USA - Model: Model C Pinking Shears - Blade markings: Patents 1959190 · 1955443 · 1970408 · 2286874 - Length: approximately 9" overall (per ruler in photo) - Handles: black lacquered steel, classic tailor's shear style - Box: original Wiss branded box, intact The blades show light surface scratches and some spotting from age — honest use wear, nothing that affects function. The black lacquer on the handles has some chipping and wear. Box is worn at the corners but complete. A solid vintage sewing tool with its original packaging. *Generated with Gavel AI — please ask questions if the description doesn't seem right.