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Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Scissors to cut the stems of the bunches of grapes presented on the table at dessert time. Made of
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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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 Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling 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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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

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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1920s English Other Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver, Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Pair Of Snuffer Scissors And Trays - London 1802
By Peter, Ann & William Bateman
Located in London, London
III, Antique Sterling Silver Snuffer Scissors and Trays, are plain in style, featuring reed borders
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor An exquisite antique
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Early 1900s English Hollywood Regency Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor
Antique Silver-Plated Candle Wick Trimmer Scissors, Victorian Table Decor
$424 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
English Scissors Shears
By Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of well-made English silver plate florist or 'rose' scissors shears, by
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver

Antique English Scissors Shears
English Scissors Shears
$475
H 0.38 in W 2 in D 6.63 in
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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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
unembellished blades, with a rounded outer edge. These impressive sterling silver grape scissors are fitted to
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1830s English William IV Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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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 Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Pair of George IV Silver Grape Scissors
Located in London, GB
A pair of George IV silver grape scissors, with cast grape and vine handles, 19cms long, hallmarked
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1820s British George IV Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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English Sterling Silver GRAPE SHEARS or SCISSORS Marked:-Sheffield 1904
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in York, GB
are:- Lion - Sterling silver guarantee mark. Crown - Sheffield assay office mark. Date letter w
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Silver Stork Grape Scissors Joseph Willmore, 1839
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A pair of fine quality and unusual early Victorian cast silver grape scissors, made in the form of
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1830s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
knife and a fabulous little tape measure; a combination tweezers and ear wax spoon, sterling silver
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Scissors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver scissors in their original presentation box. Made in
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1890s English Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Scissors
Sterling Silver Scissors
H 8 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Repousse Grape Vine Scissors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sterling silver repousse scissors for cutting grape vines. The scissors is beautifully
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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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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Early 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape or Wick Scissors, having fantastic ornate shaped
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver

Antique Paul Storr Georgian Silver Gilt Grape Scissors Shears, 1820
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
A pair of beautiful Antique Georgian Silver Grape Shears with the handles cast in an ornate grape
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Scissors/Grape Shears Cast Acanthus Design 1846
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this fine quality, large & heavy Victorian solid silver grape scissors
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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Grape Shears
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good sterling silver grape scissors - shears by the Gorham Company decorated overall with grapes
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19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Dublin, a George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in Dublin, circa 1763
By John Buckett, London 1
Located in London, GB
A RARE EARLY GEORGE III SNUFFER TRAY & SCISSORS. THE TRAY MADE IN DUBLIN CIRCA 1763 BY GEORGE HILL
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1760s British George III Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

George Jackson David Fullerton Sterling Silver Grape Shears/Scissors w/ Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver grape shears/scissors by George Jackson and David Fullerton of London, circa 1899
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19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors & Tray, Dublin, 1794 by John Stoyte
By Clarence John Laughlin
Located in London, GB
excellent condition and is very well marked at each end. The Snuffer Scissors are beautifully modelled with
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1790s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in London in 1818 by William Eaton
By William Eaton
Located in London, GB
condition, very well marked, and is engraved in the centre with a contemporary Crest. The Snuffer scissors
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1810s English George III Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors
By The Webster Co. 1
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely 1894-1910 Art Nouveau design pair of sterling silver shears richly decorated in grapes
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors
H 0.36 in W 6.5 in D 2.6 in
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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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique English 1740 Gentleman's Etul S/S Razor Shaving Grooming Kit
Located in Stamford, CT
Shaving Grooming Kit. 11 pieces inside the kit. All Sterling Silver tops, Scissors, Some Razors have
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1740s Great Britain (UK) Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Victorian Chatelaine Scissors with an Owl in a Tree Cover
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Sterling Silver Victorian Chatelaine Scissors With An Owl In A Tree Cover, Or could be used as a
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Extremely Rare 17th Century Charles II Sterling Silver Scissors Case c.1670-80
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare Charles II silver scissors case, the body scratch-engraved with scrolling
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1670s English Charles II Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

GORHAM Sterling Silver Grape Scissors Cast Fox Motifs on Handles
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is an extraordinary pair of circa 1890 sterling silver grape scissors - shears by
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19th Century American Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Chased Grape and Vine, Antique Victorian, Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Scissors
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Chased grape and vine, Victorian, sterling silver gilt, grape shears made by Mappin & Webb, dated
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Antique English, Sterling Silver Grape Dish and Scissors in Original Case
By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in New York, NY
match. The dish and grape shears are all sterling silver with a gold wash. Fitted in original hinged
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Magnificent Georgian Solid Silver Sterling Gilt Grape Scissors Paris France 1819
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of solid silver gilt grape scissors Hallmarked for Paris, France 1819
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Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver

Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Cased Silver Grape Scissors
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely pair of English Edwardian silver grape scissors in original blue silk and velvet lined box
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver

Pair William IV Antique Silver Pierced Vine Pattern Grape Scissors
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good pair of William IV silver Grape Scissors, the cast silver handles formed as entwined and
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19th Century English Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver

Chased Grape Vine, Antique English Grape Shears, Sterling Silver Gilt
By Joseph Willmore
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, antique English, sterling silver gilt grape scissors in the chased grape vine
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19th Century English George IV Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Gorgeous Victorian Era Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors
Located in New York, NY
This elobarate piece of sterling silver is decorated with vine design, which is appropriate, since
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Tiffany Desk Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Art Nouveau hand-hammered sterling silver pair of scissors and letter opener signed and
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Fiddle, Tread & Shell, Grape Scissors, Hallmark:-London 1842
By Charles Rawlings & William Summers
Located in York, GB
:- Queen`s head - shows that duty has been paid to the Crown. Lion - Sterling silver guarantee mark
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

English Solid Silver, Boxed Grape Scissors, Hallmarke-SHEFFIELD 1897
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in York, GB
A superb pair of grape scissors or shears in the original box. Used to cut a bunch of grapes from
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver

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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Decorative Bowls Signed Gorham Sterling
By Durgin-Gorham 1
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of Art Deco Sterling silver swan decorative bowls were executed by the legendary American silver maker, Gorham circa 1920. They feature elegantly streamlined demi...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Mid-20th Century Sterling Candy Dish with Floral Motives
Located in Sheffield, MA
The mid-20th century bon bon candy dish has a border of roses and leaves en relief. Stamped "Sterling."
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Mid-20th Century American Other Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892
By J Aitkin & Son
Located in London, GB
A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892. A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition. The silver on both the outside and ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver

Art Deco Sterling Filigree Candy Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Art Deco bon candy basket has a filigree band and is stamped "Sterling".  
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Filigree Candy Basket
Art Deco Sterling Filigree Candy Basket
$295
H 5 in W 8 in D 5.18 in
10 Dutch Silver Pastry Forks by Th. & P. Moerkerk, ca 1930
Located in Delft, NL
10 Dutch silver pastry forks by Th. & P. Moerkerk, ca 1930 10 Dutch silver pastry forks with floral pattern. 10 different flowers on the handle of the fork, made by Th. & P. Moe...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver

Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury solid brass oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma of Denmark in brass. Stamped on the base. No major issues or dents Just age related wear and patina to the surfac...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Brass

1920s Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional, fine and imp...
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1920s English Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxurious grey mohair with deep button tufts...
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1890s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Mohair

Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
$13,000
H 32 in W 90 in D 39 in
Unusual Antique Austrian Corner Gas Fireplace
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cobalt blue tile brass trim Austrian corner gas fireplace or heater or hearth.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Wrought Iron

Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl, 1937
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver presentation bowl with sporting interest, an addition to our 1930s ornamental silverware collection. T...
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1930s British Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten fin...
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19th Century Unknown Other Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver Plate

19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
$18,850 / set
H 21.63 in W 17.5 in D 10.5 in
20th Century Peruvian Silver Tea and Coffee Set by Camusso
By Carlo Mario Camusso
Located in London, GB
20th century Peruvian silver tea and coffee set by Camusso Peru, Early 20th Century Tray: Height 5cm, width 78cm, depth 45cm Teapot on stand: Height 48cm, width 23cm, depth 21cm...
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20th Century Peruvian Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1884, sterling, Gorham. This unequivocally charming serving piece embodies the relaxed refinement of the Victorian era. Complete with tongs, this rare example of a figural Gor...
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
$3,000
H 5.75 in W 3.25 in D 1.5 in
Exceptional Italian Alligator Desk Set Pristine Condition
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian alligator desk set comprising a blotter, a letter rack, a letter tray, a desk pad, a pen stand, a desk clock with Roman numeral hours, a calendar stand, two magnifying gla...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Sterling Silver Scissors

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Leather

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Antique Sterling Silver Scissors For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique sterling silver scissors available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique sterling silver scissors available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique sterling silver 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 sterling silver scissors to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau antique sterling silver scissors are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique sterling silver scissors over the years, but those made by Charles Rawlings, Edward Hutton and Gorham Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Sterling Silver Scissors?

Prices for antique sterling silver scissors start at $160 and top out at $5,904 with the average selling for $978.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Antique Sterling Silver Scissors
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.