Promotional Shadow Box Scissor

A shadow box scissor award is a framed display that holds a ceremonial scissor and an engraved name plate together in one case. Organizations present it after a ribbon cutting, groundbreaking, or grand opening so the tool from the ceremony becomes a permanent record of the event. The recipient keeps it on an office wall or credenza where the engraved copy stays visible.

A shadow box scissor displays the ceremonial object itself, while an engraved plaque carries text alone. The case is deep enough to hold the scissor above the backing, which a flat plaque cannot do. Both formats engrave the same copy, so the decision comes down to whether the ceremony tool should stay part of the keepsake.

Yes, the plate is engraved with your organization name, event title, date, and honoree copy before the case ships. The standard plate measures 6 inches by 1 inch, and the optional 6 inch by 1-1/2 inch plate adds height for another line of text or a logo. Submit the exact wording and spelling with your order, because the engraving is cut from the copy you approve.

Shadow box scissor awards are ordered most often for ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, grand openings, building and wing dedications, franchise launches, and new branch or dealership openings. Hospitals, universities, banks, real estate developers, and chambers of commerce use them to thank the officials and donors who took part. Cities and economic development groups order them for the mayor or board member who handled the scissor.

Wipe the walnut frame with a dry, soft cloth and keep furniture polish and household cleaners off the finish. Lift dust from the velvet with a lint roller or a soft brush instead of a damp cloth, since moisture flattens the pile. Remove fingerprints from the gold-finished handles with a dry microfiber cloth. Keep the case out of direct sunlight, which fades velvet and darkens wood over time.

Per-unit pricing on the shadow box scissor is quoted per order rather than sold from a fixed published price list. Four factors move the number: the quantity ordered, whether you take the standard 6 inch by 1 inch plate or the larger 6 inch by 1-1/2 inch plate, the volume of engraved copy, and the one-time engraving set-up charge. Larger quantities lower the cost per piece. Send your quantity and plate copy to get an exact figure.

We confirm the minimum order quantity when we quote, because it is not fixed for this display. Ceremonial pieces like this are usually bought in small counts, often a single unit for one event or a handful for a panel of honorees. Each piece carries its own engraved plate, so names and titles can differ across units in the same order.

Production time is confirmed at quote, because it depends on the engraving schedule and how fast you approve the plate proof. The clock starts at proof approval, not at order entry, so late copy changes push the ship date. Add transit time on top of production, since the walnut case ships boxed and protected. Give us your ceremony date up front and we will tell you whether a rush is needed.