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Large Industrial Shears
Located in Napa, CA
Large iron shears. The hand holes are beautifully sculpted and suggest that the form was intended
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Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Large Industrial Shears
Large Industrial Shears
H 1 in W 14 in D 4 in
Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Grape Shears
By Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredibly rare and exceptional pair of grape shears by Paul Storr, one of the most esteemed
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Grape Shears
Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Grape Shears
H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Victorian Style Sterling Silver Grape Shears
By Israel Freeman & Son Ltd. 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Victorian style grape shears, Sheffield, England, 1938. "Fox and Grapes
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Vintage 1930s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1824 Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears
By Charles Rawlings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shears - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection This exceptional pair of antique
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Antique 1820s British George IV Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears '1854'
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shears; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional pair of antique Victorian cast
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Antique 1850s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling “the Fox and the Grapes” Shears
Located in Brooklyn, NY
expression "sour grapes" originated from this fable. These shears are based on this fable; there is a fox on
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Vintage 1930s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Grape Shears 254
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen grape shears with sterling silver handles and stainless steel blades, item 254 in the
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Grape Shears 254
By Gundorph Albertus
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a pair of Georg Jensen grape shears with sterling silver handles and stainless steel blades
Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George IV (1827) Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shears - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional pair of antique cast
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Antique 1820s British George IV Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

'Bacchanalian' Pattern Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Grape Shears - 1874
By H.J. Lias & Son
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Grape Shears, are in 'Bacchanalian' pattern. The grape shears measure 7"(18cm) in length.
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors/Shears - c.1830
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular Georgian solid silver grape scissors/shears made in
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Antique Early 19th Century Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Pairs of Regency-Period Silver-Gilt Grape Shears
By William Eley & William Fearn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Comprised of silver-gilt, these two pairs of beautifully crafted grape shears were designed and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Mappin and Webb Silver Plate Grape Shears and Stand
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
grape holder base, circa 1890. Shears have a grape and vine design that are marked Mappin Co. S & L
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Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Sheffield Plate

Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Whiting Manufacturing Art Nouveau Vine Pattern
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Whiting Manufacturing in Art Nouveau Vine Pattern. Measurements; 7
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Antique Early 19th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Floral Grape and Vine Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique solid sterling silver grape shears featuring a grape and vine floral design. Marked
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Early 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Sterling Silver Shears or Scissors for Grapes, Plants, Flowers
Located in New York, NY
German sterling silver and steel grape shears or scissors beautifully decorated, from the Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Large English 19th Century Victorian Drapers Scissors or Shears
Located in Haarlem, NL
Huge heavy Industrial pair of tailoring scissors, made for stacy 4, in perfect working condition and great for ornamental use. Maker’s mark; Stacy 4, London.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

English Sterling Silver GRAPE SHEARS or SCISSORS Marked:-Sheffield 1904
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in York, GB
A superb pair of Grape Scissors or shears, made in a variation of Kings shape. Distinctly raised
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver OLD ENGLISH PATTERN - GRAPE SHEARS - Hallmarked:- Sheffield 1930
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in York, GB
A superb pair of Grape Scissors or shears, made in the most sought after Old English pattern. Used
Category

Early 20th Century English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Stag Horn Winged Poultry Shears by J. A. Henkels, Solingen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Stag Horn Winged Poultry Shears by J. A. Henkels, Solingen A rustic winged poultry shears
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver and Stainless Poultry Shears 123
By Gundorph Albertus
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver and stainless steel Georg Jensen poultry shear #123 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling Si...
Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Steel Acanthus Grape Shears 254
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of rare Georg Jensen sterling silver and stainless steel grape shears, item 254 in the
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decorative Victorian Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Silver Grape Shears From 1876
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, London
, Victorian, Sterling Silver Grape Shears, have fine decoration on both sides and the original gilding. The
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Ornate Grape Shears, Sterling Silver by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic ornate grape shears -- sterling silver by Gorham Silversmiths, circa 1870. Steel
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Antique 1870s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Grape Shears/Scissors with Magnificent Vines
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular Georgian solid silver grape scissors/shears made in
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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Scissors/Grape Shears Cast Acanthus Design 1846
Located in London, GB
/shears made in London 1846 with the marks of Francis Higgins. Higgins' wares often feature an ornate
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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rattail - Sterling Silver Pair of Grape Shears in Original Box, Sheffield 1911
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in London, London
Grape Shears, are in 'Rattail' pattern, and are presented in their original box. The grape shears
Category

Vintage 1910s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver Grape Shears & Berry Spoons in Original Case, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver grape shears and berry spoons in original case, circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Silver Grape Shears, Krusius Brothers, Germany Late 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of antique grape shears, Krusius Brothers, made of sterling silver with the motif of grapes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

PAUL STORR. Pair of George III Grape Shears Made by Paul Storr in London in 1824
Located in London, GB
The Grape Shears are of typical form and are modelled in the Kings pattern, which is shown on both
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Antique 1820s English George IV More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
By Edward Hutton, William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver grape shears
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Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V 1923 English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver grape shears, an addition to
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Vintage 1920s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Composite Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
By Charles Rawlings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grape shears; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique sterling silver
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Antique 1820s British George IV Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage Sterling Silver Grape Shears/Scissors by Watson of Attleboro, MA. They were manufacturers
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Silversmithy 1997 Danish Silver Grape Stand by Harald Nielsen
By Georg Jensen
Located in North Miami, FL
comes together with a pair of Blossom pattern grape shears.    
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Late 20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Kosmo Carving Set for Roast Meat
By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991
Located in Milan, IT
and a pair of poultry shears, each with a mirror-like finish. The set comes with a gift box and care
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Kosmo Carving Set for Roast Meat
H 2.96 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fruit Serving Set
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver fruit serving set consists of a pair of fruit serving / berry spoons and a pair of grape shears
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century German Carved Antler Four Piece Carving Set
Located in Dallas, TX
of poultry shears featuring a serrated blade, spring tension, locking mechanism, and beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century German Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1860
Located in Milan, IT
decoration of vegetable inspiration, branches knotted to bunches of grapes and vine leaves, Grape shears
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Athene by Amston Vermeil Gold Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 171 pc Dinner
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
/stainless implement, 8 3/8" 1 Lobster Shears w/stainless implements, 11 1/4" 1 Bottle Opener w/stainless
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plated Grape Stand Centerpiece with Child and Etched Glass Eperne
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
nicely etched and has a crimped edge around the rim. The grape shears are not original to this
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Pair of Renaissance Style Gilded & Enameled Glass Vases, Europe, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
- each signed with a hand painted 'scissors or shears' symbol (unknown/unidentified maker) and numbered
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Victorian English Sterling Silver Berry Spoon and Grape Shear Set in Fitted Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Victorian style. The set is composed of four large matching berry spoons and a pair of grape shears in a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Flatware Set, Service For 12
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Butter Spreader 1 Cheese Knife 1 Grape Shears 1 Ice Tongs 1 Serving Spoon 1 Small Ladle 1 Serving Fork 2
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Candle Snuffer with Tray 19th Century English
Located in North Miami, FL
This 2 part candle snuffer is from the late 19th century Victorian. The snuffer shears are sterling
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Draper's Table with Marquetry Band
Located in Birmingham, AL
seamstresses to measure and cut fabrics and textiles with the drawers below on each side for storing shears
Category

Antique 1780s French Directoire Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Baguette by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Dinner Set Estate 199 pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 10" 1 Grape Shears, 6 1/2" 1 Nut Cracker, 6 5/8" 1 Ice Tong, 6 3/4" 1 Salad Serving Set, with bone
Category

1990s Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, Huge 146 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
", one cucumber server, 6 1/4", one beef fork, five-tine, 6 3/4", one poultry shears with stainless, 10
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Vintage 1920s American Louis XIV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tulipan by Fr. Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 193 Pieces Dinner Rare
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
berry spoon, 7 3/4" 1 poultry shears w/stainless, 11 1/4" 1 cheese server, all-sterling, pierced, 6 1/2
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Big Bend, WI
sugar tong, 4 1/4" 1 large sugar tong, 5 1/4" 2 sugar sifters, 6" 2 grape shears, 6 1/2" Includes
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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tulipe Tulip by Boulenger French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 214 pc
By Charles Boulenger
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 1 Petit Four Server, pierced, 6" 1 Sugar Sifter, 6" 1 Grape Shears, all-sterling, 6 1/2
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Noailles by Puiforcat French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 231 Pieces
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 4 3/4", one fish server, 10 1/4", one fish serving fork, 8 7/8", one grape shears, gold-washed, 7
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wilson Chilton’s mahogany Naval Architects/draughtsman box of curves/templates
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
by Gillows still retaining around 100 superb quality small and large shears, two of them inscribed
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Antique 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mahogany

Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 184 Pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 8 1/2" 1 cold meat fork, pierced, 8 1/2" 1 cheese knife with pick, 7" 1 poultry shears with
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Leather Fireman's Parade Belt
Located in York County, PA
with pinking shears to create a decorative border. The metal buckle fits into an opposing leather strap
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Leather Fireman's Parade Belt
Leather Fireman's Parade Belt
H 11.75 in W 50.25 in D 2.5 in
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 416 Pc Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 1 cake server w/plated blade, 9 7/8" 1 toast fork, 7 1/2" 1 poultry shears w/steel implement, 11 1
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Grape Shears
By Aldwinckle & Slater
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of decorative silver grape shears the engraved finger rings mounted on classical female
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Antique 1890s English More Dining and Entertaining

Pair of Victorian English Silver Grape Shears
By John Aldwinckle & James Slater
Located in London, GB
A very interesting Figural pair of decorative grape shears by John Aldwinkle & James Slater.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Gorham ca 1880 Sterling Hammered Grape Shears Applied Elements Bird, Bugs etc
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of sterling silver grape shears by Gorham of Providence, RI, circa 1880 in the
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20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Aesthetic Movement Victorian Ornate Silver Grapeshears
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautifully made grape shear with case. The case and shears feature a pattern of trellis
Category

Antique 1890s English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Shears and Scissors For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique shears and scissors available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique shears and scissors available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique shears and scissors available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique shears and scissors to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Georgian antique shears and scissors are of considerable interest. Antique shears and scissors have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Israel Freeman & Son Ltd. and James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Shears and Scissors?

Antique shears and scissors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $975, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $13,850.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Shears and Scissors
Prices for most antique shears and scissors on 1stdibs are negotiable. You’ll see a "Make an Offer" button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. It’s not uncommon for customers to get 15–25% off the list price after negotiating. See our tips for negotiating like a pro.
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