"Scissorman" fairytale box. 19th century and probably by Stobwasser. Velvet drawstring 79 fully-illustrated cards (including title

79 fully-illustrated cards (including title card)

so this bag can only be made in limited numbers and is unrepeatable

A new design inspired by William Morris "Arts and Crafts" imagery

unique jacket and cravat

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

"Scissorman" fairytale box. 19th century and probably by Stobwasser. Velvet drawstring 79 fully-illustrated cards (including titleA 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.