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Quality Victorian Solid Silver Grape Scissors, 1891
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Quality Victorian Solid Silver Grape Scissors, 1891

19th century
Sold 2 June 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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Description

Superb Victorian solid silver grape scissors, hallmarked Sheffield 1891. These heavy grade scissors weigh 103 grams and feel weighty in the hand; the shaped handles are decorated with fine pierced and bright cut engraved decoration.

Presented in beautiful original fitted case.

The scissors are in excellent undamaged condition. A very fine pair.

Length: 17 cm

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Grape Scissors to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1141022
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Superb Victorian solid silver grape scissors, hallmarked Sheffield 1891.
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These heavy grade scissors weigh 103 grams and feel weighty in the hand; the shaped handles are decorated with fine pierced and bright cut engraved decoration.
William Rand Antiques

Presented in beautiful original fitted case.

The scissors are in excellent undamaged condition. A very fine pair.

Length: 17 cm

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Grape Scissors to the Victorian era.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1141022
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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A pair of Victorian sterling silver grape scissors rests inside a fitted maroon velvet and leather presentation case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of Victorian sterling silver grape scissors rests inside a fitted maroon velvet and leather presentation case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Quality Victorian Solid Silver Grape Scissors, 1891

Archive II A pair of Victorian sterling silver grape scissors rests inside a fitted maroon velvet and leather presentation case. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian sterling silver grape scissors rests inside a fitted maroon velvet and leather presentation case. View III
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Archive V A pair of Victorian sterling silver grape scissors rests inside a fitted maroon velvet and leather presentation case. View V
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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
Location
The Courtyard
3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/osbourne
Verified Since Dec 2013
Items For Sale 126
Items Sold 3,781
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver grape scissors rests inside a fitted maroon velvet and leather presentation case.
Quality Victorian Solid Silver Grape Scissors, 1891
Ref: SA1141022
A pair of Victorian sterling silver grape scissors rests inside a fitted maroon velvet and leather presentation case.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Chased handles, Fitted presentation case, Pierced metalwork
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Grape scissors became popular during the Victorian era as a specialised dining accessory for formal dessert courses. They allowed diners to cleanly snip small clusters of grapes from the main bunch without damaging the fruit or touching it directly at the table.

These items are typically crafted from sterling silver, often featuring cast and chased handles with floral or vine motifs. The blades are designed with a serrated or curved profile to grip the stems, and many came housed in custom velvet and silk-lined leather presentation cases.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature official British hallmarks stamped on the metal, including a standard mark like a lion passant for sterling silver, a city assay mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture. The presence of crisp hand-chased detailing and original fitted cases also indicates authenticity.

This piece can be displayed inside a glass cabinet, on a sideboard top, or styled within a tablescape as part of a curated antique collection. Its reflective metallic finish and intricate metalwork add historic texture to traditional or eclectic interiors.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized silver cloth to avoid wearing down the hallmarks and fine chasing. Store the item in a tarnish-resistant cloth or its original fitted case in a low-humidity environment to prevent oxidisation.
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