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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors / Shears in Case 1899
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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors / Shears in Case 1899

19th century
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This is a lovely pair of antique Victorian hallmarked sterling silver grape scissors / shears measuring 5 1/2" (14 cms) long complete with their original presentation case. .

They are hallmarked for Sheffield 1899 with the silversmiths mark for the Atkin Brothers and the case shows the retailers stamp for 'Lloyd, Payne & Amiel of Manchester.

They weigh 78.8 grams / 2.5 troy oz and are in excellent condition.

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Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Grape Scissors to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09382941
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 127 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Sheffield hallmarks with date letter g: 1899.
Maker's mark HA: Atkin Brothers of Sheffield.
Fitted velvet and silk case: retailer stamp for Lloyd, Payne & Amiel of Manchester.
Engraved floral and twisted stems: crisp late Victorian bright-cut work.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1197563
Dealers Internal Reference
9896
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Description
This is a lovely pair of antique Victorian hallmarked sterling silver grape scissors / shears measuring 5 1/2" (14 cms) long complete with their original presentation case. .
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They are hallmarked for Sheffield 1899 with the silversmiths mark for the Atkin Brothers and the case shows the retailers stamp for 'Lloyd, Payne & Amiel of Manchester.
Robert Bush Antiques

They weigh 78.8 grams / 2.5 troy oz and are in excellent condition.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Grape Scissors to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09382941
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 127 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Sheffield hallmarks with date letter g: 1899.
Maker's mark HA: Atkin Brothers of Sheffield.
Fitted velvet and silk case: retailer stamp for Lloyd, Payne & Amiel of Manchester.
Engraved floral and twisted stems: crisp late Victorian bright-cut work.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197563
Dealers Internal Ref
9896
Robert Bush Antiques
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Archive I Engraved Victorian sterling silver grape scissors inside an open black case lined with green silk and velvet.

Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors / Shears in Case 1899

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Engraved Victorian sterling silver grape scissors inside an open black case lined with green silk and velvet.
Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors / Shears in Case 1899
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGrape Scissors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silk, Velvet, Leatherette
  • ColourSilver, Green, Black
  • MotifsTwisted stems, Engraved floral handles, Oval finger rings, Fitted presentation case
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This pair of Victorian sterling silver grape scissors comes complete with its original fitted presentation case. The handles display engraved floral decoration and oval finger rings, while the stems feature twisted work and the blades incorporate serrated cutting edges. The interior of the black leatherette case is lined with green silk in the lid and green velvet in the base, carrying the gold-stamped retailer mark for Lloyd, Payne and Amiel of Manchester. The scissors measure 3 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Placed on a sideboard top, this piece functions both as a decorative table accessory and a period conversation piece for dining rooms or sitting rooms.

FAQs

Grape scissors were designed during the nineteenth century as specialized dining utensils used to snip small portions of grapes from a larger cluster without damaging the surrounding fruit or dirtying fingers.

Victorian grape scissors were primarily crafted from solid sterling silver or high-grade silver plate, frequently featuring reinforced steel blades or silver-plated cutting edges for structural integrity, and stored in lined leatherette or wooden presentation cases.

Authentic sterling silver pieces feature official British hallmarks denoting the purity mark, assay office location, makers initials, and a date letter indicating the exact year of manufacture.

Open presentation cases featuring silver grape scissors can be styled as decorative accent pieces on dining room sideboards, bar carts, or inside glazed display cabinets alongside period glassware.

Silverware should be gently cleaned using a soft microfibre cloth and a dedicated silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals and ensuring the item is completely dry before returning it to its fabric-lined case.
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