Item 26-020 Scissor Event

The mark appears to read:

“L. HUNAULT”

with “CIS. FT.” or “CIS. FT” beneath.

This is a classic French cutler’s mark.

The abbreviation “CIS.” is commonly understood as short for ciseleur or ciseaux (scissors), while “FT.” is often an abbreviation for fait (“made by”).

So the mark essentially identifies the maker:

L. Hunault, maker of scissors.

The polished finish, forged shanks and precision blades suggest these were quality embroidery or sewing scissors rather than mass-produced household scissors used for: 

• Embroidery scissors

• Whitework scissors

• Fine sewing scissors

The fine points are designed for precision thread clipping.

DATE: 

c. 1880–1910

Based on:

• The maker’s mark style,

• The forged construction,

• The decorative triple-ring collars,

• The screw pivot