These antique Herder & Son tailor shears are a traditional cutting tool associated with the tailoring and textile trades. Tailor’s shears were essential tools for cutting cloth and fabric during garment production and were commonly found in professional tailoring, dressmaking, and sewing shops.

The Philadelphia connection makes these an interesting example of historic tailoring equipment and local trade history. Specialized shears such as these are popular with collectors of antique sewing tools, textile equipment, and traditional trade implements.

Overall in decent shape but the screw and nut are t original and need replaced. It’s very sloppy and not tight. Couldn’t be used with this hardware.

- 1lb 1oz

- 12” long

- 5 1/2” blade

Tool Details

* Antique Herder & Son tailor shears

* Philadelphia

* Traditional tailoring and sewing tool

* Professional-style fabric shears

* Offered for parts or restoration

What They’re Used For

Tailor’s shears are designed for cutting fabric, cloth, and textiles. Their long blades provide leverage for making controlled cuts through material and were commonly used in tailoring, dressmaking, upholstery, and other textile trades.

Ideal For

* Antique shears collectors

* Tailoring tool collections

* Vintage sewing displays

* Textile trade memorabilia

* Philadelphia history collections

* Restoration and parts projects

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