Handelsetiket met drie scharen en een kroon c. 1681 - 1740

Isaac Vincentsz. van der Vinne created this trade label with three scissors and a crown. Van der Vinne lived during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of immense economic and cultural growth for the Netherlands, driven by global trade. His labels were not just commercial; they reflected a society deeply invested in its image and prosperity. The label employs symbolism that speaks volumes about the era. Scissors, emblems of precision and craftsmanship, were essential tools and status symbols. Juxtaposed with a crown, there's an assertion of quality and royal endorsement, or perhaps aspiration. The phrase "aux ciseaux d'or," meaning "with golden scissors," elevates the product further, suggesting luxury and superiority. It also invites reflection on the labor and craftsmanship behind the scissors, and the intricate network of trade that connected artisans, merchants, and consumers. This label isn’t just an advertisement, it's a cultural artifact, revealing the values and aspirations embedded in early modern commerce.