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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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Antique Late 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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

Art Deco Brass and Steel Shears
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco brass and steel shears.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown British Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

English Art Deco Chrome Plated Shears
Located in Queens, NY
English Art Deco large chrome plated shears.
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Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

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
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

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 Boxed 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

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

Antique Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Charles Rawlings, London
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

'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

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

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Grape Shears by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique William IV English sterling silver grape shears
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Antique 1830s English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

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

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

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

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

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 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

Solingen Othello Germany 3-Piece Rustic Horn Handle Silver Carving Utensil Set
Located in Queens, NY
, carving fork, and shears, in a green satin-lined box. (stampled, OTHELLO SOLINGEN ROSTFREI)(PRICED AS SET
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Tableware

Materials

Horn

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

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

Sterling Silver Grape Sheers
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver grape shears. They are elegant, specialized utensils
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Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Wall Rostrato Glass Sconces by Ercole Barovier Murano
By Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
glass is hot and then refined using traditional tools, such as glassmaker’s shears, making each piece
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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.    
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

AJ Fuller by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 315 pcs Custom Pattern
By Arthur Le Roy Barney, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stuffing Spoon w/button, 11 1/8" 1 Poultry Shears w/stainless implements, large, 11 1/4" 1 Asparagus
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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
Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mappin & Webb Prince's Plate No. 71552 Grape Scissors - Antique Art Deco
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Scissors These incredibly stylish Art Deco Grape Scissors Shears with Oval handles and Ball details are
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, EPNS

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Sterling Silver

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

Coffee Table rectangular in mosaic brass, stainless steel by Jean Claude Dresse
By Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Brussels, BE
: ''The only tools used are shears for cutting the mosaics and a polisher to finish the works'. The thick
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Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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

Venus Clipping the Wings of Cupid Mantel Clock by Thomire & Cie
By Louis Moinet, Thomire & Cie.
Located in New Orleans, LA
a posture of regal elegance as she sits upon a bronze throne, delicately wielding punishing shears
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

18h Century, Four Italian Etching Allegory of the Four Seasons
By Giovanni Volpato 1
Located in IT
those who play and read sitting outside, who walk and who gather grain. In spring, shears and works at
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Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Canvas, Walnut, Paper

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

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Wave Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 259 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Grape Shears (not Tiffany, not Wave Edge - came with set), 6" Includes fabulous impressive large
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
handle all-sterling, gold-washed, 12 1/4" 1 Mustard Ladle, gold-washed, 5" 1 Grape Shears, all-sterling
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tulipe Tulip by Boulenger French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 202 pc
By Charles Boulenger
Located in Big Bend, WI
, pierced, 6" 1 Sugar Sifter, 6" 1 Grape Shears, all-sterling, 6 1/2" Storage Chest NOT Included
Category

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
Category

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
Category

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

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
Category

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

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
Category

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

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
Category

20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Shears and Scissors For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique shears and scissors for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique shears and scissors was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. 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 21st Century. Antique shears and scissors are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Nouveau and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique shears and scissors are appealing in their simplicity, but Jean Claude Dresse, Georg Jensen and Gorham Manufacturing Company produced popular antique shears and scissors that are worth a look.

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Prices for antique shears and scissors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique shears and scissors begin at $35 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,360.
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