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Edwardian Pair Silver Grape Scissors Sheffield 1907
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Edwardian Pair Silver Grape Scissors Sheffield 1907

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 May 2023 · Aramis Antiques
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An impressive pair of Edwardian silver grape scissors with good clear hallmarks for Sheffield 1907 and maker’s mark for Cooper Bros and Sons.

The grape scissors are beautifully modelled and cast, with elaborate but refined bright cut and pierced decoration all over the upper side. The decoration incorporates the Georgian era inspired acanthus leaf and scrolls, a wreath, as well as other patterns. The reverse is smooth and shiny, with clear full hallmarks on one shaft and the lion passant silver mark on the other.

Essential for scissors, these are sharp and cut well - see photo of cut card.

Classy and beautiful, excellent condition comes with original royal blue velvet and silk lined box.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated these Edwardian Silver Grape Scissors to the Edwardian era.

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SA831887
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An impressive pair of Edwardian silver grape scissors with good clear hallmarks for Sheffield 1907 and maker’s mark for Cooper Bros and Sons.
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The grape scissors are beautifully modelled and cast, with elaborate but refined bright cut and pierced decoration all over the upper side.
Aramis Antiques

The decoration incorporates the Georgian era inspired acanthus leaf and scrolls, a wreath, as well as other patterns. The reverse is smooth and shiny, with clear full hallmarks on one shaft and the lion passant silver mark on the other.

Essential for scissors, these are sharp and cut well - see photo of cut card.

Classy and beautiful, excellent condition comes with original royal blue velvet and silk lined box.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated these Edwardian Silver Grape Scissors to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA831887
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Archive I A pair of Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver grape scissors with ornate scrollwork handles displayed inside a fitted blue velvet case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Pair Silver Grape Scissors Sheffield 1907

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A pair of Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver grape scissors with ornate scrollwork handles displayed inside a fitted blue velvet case.
Edwardian pair silver grape scissors Sheffield 1907
Ref: SA831887
A pair of Edwardian hallmarked sterling silver grape scissors with ornate scrollwork handles displayed inside a fitted blue velvet case.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCutlery & Tableware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrollwork handles, Foliate engraving, Bright-cut detail
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Edwardian pair of sterling silver grape scissors comes complete with its original fitted storage box lined in royal blue velvet and silk. The set bears clear hallmarks for Sheffield 1907 alongside the maker's mark for Cooper Bros and Sons. The cast silver exhibits elaborate bright-cut and pierced ornamentation including Georgian-inspired acanthus leaves, scrollwork handles, a central wreath detail, and decorative patterns along the upper surface, whilst the reverse remains smooth and polished. The storage case is finished in a dark exterior with a metal clasp fastening and a deep blue interior lining. Measuring 18 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, this cutlery piece is suited for display on a sideboard top or within a dining room cabinet in an English Country House setting. The item functions practically for tabletop use or serves as a decorative display object for collectors of Edwardian silver.

FAQs

Grape scissors, or grape shears, originated in the nineteenth century as formal dining accessories designed to clip small stems from larger grape bunches without damaging the fruit or dirtying fingers.

Authentic pieces from the Victorian and Edwardian eras are typically crafted from solid sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver, featuring cast handles and hardened steel or silver blades designed for cutting woody stems.

Authentic Edwardian examples feature British hallmarks indicating the assay office, standard mark such as the lion passant for sterling silver, makers mark, and date letter corresponding to the period between 1901 and 1910.

These pieces function as decorative accents when displayed open on a dining sideboard tray, arranged alongside glassware on a drinks trolley, or presented within a formal dining table setting.

Clean sterling silver grape scissors with a soft cloth and specialised silver polish to manage tarnish, ensuring the central pivot pin is thoroughly dried after cleaning to prevent stiffened movement.
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