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1906 English Sterling Silver Grape Shears Antique Superb
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1906 English Sterling Silver Grape Shears Antique Superb

1900 - 1920
Description

Very high quality set of Edwardian English antique cased solid sterling silver grape shears. They are hallmarked for London 1906 with the makers mark being difficult William Hutton. They have been beautifully made and are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. They measure approx. 6.75 inches (16.5cm) long by 2 inches wide at the handles and weigh 93 grams excluding the case. Superbly made very high quality examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Sterling Silver Grape Shears to the Edwardian era.

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SA1234718
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38045
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Very high quality set of Edwardian English antique cased solid sterling silver grape shears. They are hallmarked for London 1906 with the makers mark being difficult William Hutton.
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They have been beautifully made and are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

They measure approx. 6.75 inches (16.5cm) long by 2 inches wide at the handles and weigh 93 grams excluding the case. Superbly made very high quality examples.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated these Sterling Silver Grape Shears to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234718
Dealers Internal Ref
38045
The Silver Squirrel
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Antique Edwardian sterling silver grape shears presented inside an open, dark fitted case with a blue velvet and satin lining.
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Archive I Antique Edwardian sterling silver grape shears presented inside an open, dark fitted case with a blue velvet and satin lining.

1906 English Sterling Silver Grape Shears Antique Superb

Archive II Antique Edwardian sterling silver grape shears presented inside an open, dark fitted case with a blue velvet and satin lining. View II
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Antique Edwardian sterling silver grape shears presented inside an open, dark fitted case with a blue velvet and satin lining.
1906 ENGLISH STERLING SILVER GRAPE SHEARS ANTIQUE SUPERB
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Antique Edwardian sterling silver grape shears presented inside an open, dark fitted case with a blue velvet and satin lining.
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  • ObjectGrape Shears
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Leather, Velvet, Satin
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCurved handles, scroll detailing, blunt-tipped blades, finger rings

This Edwardian English antique object comprises a set of solid sterling silver grape shears housed in a fitted presentation case. The shears display bright silver polished metal surfaces, curved handles with scroll detailing, finger rings, and blunt-tipped blades, measuring 16.5 cm in length. The accompanying case features a dark exterior and an interior lined with gathered blue satin on the upper lid and dark blue velvet on the base, secured by a metal clasp on the side. Items of this nature sit on a sideboard top in a dining room or living space, serving as a period decorative accessory for serving fruit during meals or gatherings. The materials combine silver, leather, velvet, and satin.

FAQs

Grape shears emerged as specialized dining utensils during the nineteenth century, gaining widespread popularity in Victorian and Edwardian formal table settings. They were designed to neatly snip individual portions of grapes from a larger cluster without damaging the remaining fruit or crushing the skin.

High-end grape shears were primarily forged from sterling silver or fine silver plate. The accompanying presentation cases were typically constructed from wood wrapped in leather or faux leather, lined internally with silk, velvet, or satin to protect the polished metal surface from scratches.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces bear official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, a specific town mark, a makers mark, and a date letter corresponding to the exact year of manufacture.

Cased silver dining accessories are frequently displayed open inside glazed dining room cabinets, on sideboard surfaces, or arranged alongside formal tableware on a dressed dining table as historic accent pieces.

Sterling silver should be maintained using a soft, non-abrasive cotton cloth and specialised silver polish to remove natural oxidisation. Pieces are best stored in original velvet-lined cases or anti-tarnish cloth bags in low-humidity environments.
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