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Silver Grape Scissors
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Silver Grape Scissors

19th century
Description

A cased pair of late Victorian silver grape scissors, of floral scrolling and bead decorative form, William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton), London.

Hallmarks for London 1893.

They are in very good condition, heavy and substantial. The case is also in good condition for its age and bears the crest of the goldsmiths Curtis & Horspool of Leicester, who marketed the scissors.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone (07850937057...Jane)

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Grape Scissors to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235412
Dealers Internal Reference
A5282
Description
A cased pair of late Victorian silver grape scissors, of floral scrolling and bead decorative form, William Hutton & Sons (Edward Hutton), London.

Hallmarks for London 1893.

They are in very good condition, heavy and substantial.

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The case is also in good condition for its age and bears the crest of the goldsmiths Curtis & Horspool of Leicester, who marketed the scissors.
Jane Short Antiques

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone (07850937057...Jane)

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Grape Scissors to the 19th Century.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235412
Dealers Internal Ref
A5282
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A pair of ornate silver grape scissors featuring pierced scrollwork handles, displayed inside an open blue velvet-lined fitted case.
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Archive I A pair of ornate silver grape scissors featuring pierced scrollwork handles, displayed inside an open blue velvet-lined fitted case.

Silver Grape Scissors

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A pair of ornate silver grape scissors featuring pierced scrollwork handles, displayed inside an open blue velvet-lined fitted case.
Silver Grape Scissors
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A pair of ornate silver grape scissors featuring pierced scrollwork handles, displayed inside an open blue velvet-lined fitted case.
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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Velvet, Leatherette
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrollwork handles, Pierced foliage, Fitted presentation box
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian cutlery piece comprises a cased pair of silver grape scissors housed in a fitted presentation box. The scissors show floral scrolling, pierced foliage, and bead decorative form with intricate scrollwork handles. The exterior case appears in dark leatherette, while the interior features a vibrant blue velvet lining, alongside a purple printed crest of the goldsmiths Curtis and Horspool of Leicester on the upper lid interior. The metalwork exhibits a bright silver finish and a heavy, substantial build, complemented by a hinged case fastener and blue fabric upholstery. The item measures 3 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. In a modern home, this piece suits placement on a sideboard top as a decorative display item or table accessory, adding period character to a dining room or living space.

FAQs

Grape scissors are specialised dining utensils designed during the nineteenth century specifically to cut individual bunches or stems of grapes cleanly without damaging the remaining fruit or dirtying fingers.

Antique grape scissors were typically crafted from solid sterling silver or silver plate, frequently featured hardened steel blades or reinforced cutting edges, and were presented in velvet- or silk-lined leatherette storage cases.

Authentic pieces generally display official hallmarks or makers marks indicating silver purity and production origin, along with period-appropriate decorative motifs such as cast foliage, vines, or rococo scrollwork.

These items can be displayed open in their original fitted presentation case on a dining sideboard or styled alongside fine glassware and linen during formal dining occasions.

Clean silver components using a soft cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding submersion of hinged joints in water, while keeping the velvet and leather case dry and stored in a humidity-controlled environment.
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