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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears (1840)
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears (1840)

19th century
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Description

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique early Victorian English sterling silver gilt grape shears; an addition to our silver flatware collection.

This exceptional pair of antique Victorian cast sterling silver gilt grape scissors has a hinged scissor action.

The handles of these shears are embellished with cast fruiting vine decoration, accented with tendrils, grape clusters and foliate designs, to oval-shaped fingerpieces.

The circular hinged portion is embellished with a simplified rosette design.

These antique grape shears are fitted with plain blades, with a rounded outer edge.

These exceptional examples of 19th century silver flatware retain the original gilding.

These early Victorian grape shears are a distinctive and highly decorative piece, traditionally used for serving fruit at the table, where their finely cast form and period detailing reflect both practical purpose and the elegance of Victorian dining, making them an appealing addition to a curated antique silver collection or a thoughtful gift for collectors and entertainers alike.

Condition

These antique early Victorian grape shears are a superior gauge of silver, superior quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck across the interior of the blades are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique Victorian silverware.

Dimensions

Length 19cm/7.48'

Width across fingerpieces 6.1cm/2.4'

Height 1.7cm/0.67'

Width across fingerpieces opened 13.2cm/5.2'

Weight

5.3 troy ounces/166.2g

Date: 1840

Maker: William Eaton

Origin: London, England

A video is available upon request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.7cm (0.67")
Width
13.2cm (5.20")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

AC Silver has dated these Victorian Silver Grape Shears to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197669
Dealers Internal Reference
C9621
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique early Victorian English sterling silver gilt grape shears; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
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This exceptional pair of antique Victorian cast sterling silver gilt grape scissors has a hinged scissor action.
AC Silver
fig 1. A pair of Victorian sterling silver gilt grape shears featuring cast grapevine and leaf motifs along the handles.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears (1840)

The handles of these shears are embellished with cast fruiting vine decoration, accented with tendrils, grape clusters and foliate designs, to oval-shaped fingerpieces.

The circular hinged portion is embellished with a simplified rosette design.

fig 2. A pair of Victorian sterling silver gilt grape shears featuring cast grapevine and leaf motifs along the handles.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears (1840)

These antique grape shears are fitted with plain blades, with a rounded outer edge.

These exceptional examples of 19th century silver flatware retain the original gilding.

These early Victorian grape shears are a distinctive and highly decorative piece, traditionally used for serving fruit at the table, where their finely cast form and period detailing reflect both practical purpose and the elegance of Victorian dining, making them an appealing addition to a curated antique silver collection or a thoughtful gift for collectors and entertainers alike.

fig 3. A pair of Victorian sterling silver gilt grape shears featuring cast grapevine and leaf motifs along the handles.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears (1840)

Condition

These antique early Victorian grape shears are a superior gauge of silver, superior quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck across the interior of the blades are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

fig 4. A pair of Victorian sterling silver gilt grape shears featuring cast grapevine and leaf motifs along the handles.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears (1840)

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique Victorian silverware.

Dimensions

Length 19cm/7.48'

Width across fingerpieces 6.1cm/2.4'

Height 1.7cm/0.67'

Width across fingerpieces opened 13.2cm/5.2'

Weight

5.3 troy ounces/166.2g

Date: 1840

Maker: William Eaton

Origin: London, England

A video is available upon request.

Height
1.7cm (0.67")
Width
13.2cm (5.20")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

AC Silver has dated these Victorian Silver Grape Shears to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197669
Dealers Internal Ref
C9621
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FAQs

Grape shears, or grape scissors, were specialised dining implements designed during the nineteenth century to snip small clusters of grapes from a larger bunch without damaging the surrounding fruit.

Victorian grape shears were commonly crafted from solid sterling silver, electroplated nickel silver, or silver gilt, featuring cast handles with intricate vine, leaf, and berry motifs.

Authentic British pieces bear official silver hallmarks, including a makers mark, town mark, lion passant, and date letter, typically stamped near the pivot or along the blade.

These decorative dining pieces can be styled on a sideboard top, placed within a glass display case, or incorporated into a formal table setting alongside period silver service.

Silver gilt items require gentle maintenance; clean with warm soapy water and a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes or chemical dips that remove the delicate gilding.
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