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Silver Grape Scissors
Devonshire Antiques
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Devonshire Antiques

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Silver Grape Scissors

19th century
Description

A fine quality pair of silver cast grape scissors, hall marked London William 1V. 1830 , depicting makers initials S M .

The handles are decorated with bunches of grapes and vine leaves .

17.7cm length

5.5width

Weight 141.4 grams

£375

Contact 07970119030

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.7cm (6.97")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Devonshire Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Grape Shears to the 19th Century.

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SA747753
Description
A fine quality pair of silver cast grape scissors, hall marked London William 1V. 1830 , depicting makers initials S M .

The handles are decorated with bunches of grapes and vine leaves .

17.7cm length

5.5width

Weight 141.4 grams

£375

Contact 07970119030

Height
17.7cm (6.97")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Grape Shears to the 19th Century.

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SA747753
Devonshire Antiques
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Devonshire Antiques
Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
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Devon
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A pair of silver grape scissors featuring handles relief-moulded with grape clusters and vine leaves leading to round finger loops.
Silver grape scissors
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Grape scissors emerged during the nineteenth century as a specialized dining implement designed to snip small bunches of grapes from a larger stem without damaging the fruit or leaving residue on fingers. They became standard additions to formal Victorian and Edwardian dessert service sets.

Traditional grape shears were predominantly manufactured from sterling silver, silver plate, or nickel silver. The handles were typically cast with detailed botanical reliefs, while the blades were crafted to be thicker and shorter than standard scissors to withstand the pressure of cutting woody stems.

Authentic period examples generally display silver hallmarks or maker marks near the pivot screw or along the blade. The casting on the handles should present sharp detail, and the central steel or silver pivot screw should show evidence of traditional hand assembly.

These implements can be styled alongside modern flatware on a fruit platter, placed atop a dining table sideboard, or integrated into an artisanal cheese and fruit display to add historical texture to contemporary entertaining.

Clean silver grape shears using a soft cloth and a gentle silver polish, taking care to avoid harsh chemicals that remove intentional oxidisation in low-relief areas. Wash by hand with warm, soapy water after use, dry thoroughly immediately, and store in a tarnish-resistant cloth bag.
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