"Scissorman" fairytale box. 19th century and probably by Stobwasser. Velvet drawstring There may be tiny dings

There may be tiny dings or marks in the wood – this is part of the process of making the boxes and is normal

unique jacket and cravat

this fabric shines beautifully when moved in the light - there are some subtle metallic threads woven in

We will have similar White Rabbits but in different costumes

They are embroidered with an elegant scroll pattern in a turquoise-coloured thread

"Scissorman" fairytale box. 19th century and probably by Stobwasser. Velvet drawstring There may be tiny dingsA 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.