Antique 1824 Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver gilt grape shears - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional pair of antique cast sterling silver gilt grape shears has a hinged scissor action. The handles of these antique silver grape scissors are embellished with intertwining fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and foliage. The fingerpieces are ornamented with details reproducing the features of the natural vine. The circular hinged portion is surmounted with a lobed rosette design. The grape shears are fitted with plain and unembellished blades, with a rounded outer edge. These exceptional examples of 19th century silverware retain the original gilding. These impressive sterling silver grape shears are fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box, with a velvet and satin lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Reid & Sons, Diamond Merchants, By Appointment to the Late Queen Victorian, Newcastle upon Tyne'. These exceptional antique George IV grape shears are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire. The initials within the maker's marks, in addition to the standardisation of the surround could pertain to a multitude of antique silversmiths; these silversmiths include William Eaton, Esterbrook and Eley II. Condition These antique boxed grape scissors are a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is all very sharp and the gilding is in excellent condition; this indicates the pieces have seen little to no use. Full hallmarks struck across the interior of the blades are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these exceptional antique grape scissors...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt grape shears; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional pair of antique Victorian cast sterling silver gilt grape shears has a hinged scissor action. The handles of these grape scissors are embellished with plain intertwining stems to double antique dolphin decorated fingerpieces, accented with details reproducing the scales, in addition to a shell motif. The circular hinged portion is embellished with a man in the moon mask design. The grape shears are fitted with flat engraved scrolling leaf decorated blades, with a rounded outer edge. These exceptional examples of 19th century silver flatware retain the original gilding. These exceptional Victorian grape...

A fine and impressive antique George IV Scottish sterling silver waiter/teapot stand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This fine antique George IV sterling silver waiter has a plain circular form onto a circular collet foot. The surface of this fine example of Scottish silverware is embellished with a fine and impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a stag's head erased below the motto 'Steady'. The swept border is ornamented with a plain applied moulded rim. This crest pertains to the family name M'Adam, McAdam and Macadam of Craigengillan, Ayrshire, Scotland. Condition This antique teapot stand...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, composite pair of antique George IV English sterling silver grape shears; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antiq...

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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 by Elkington & Co., this pretty, and ornate, pair of Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Grape Shears, have fine decoration on both sides and the ori...

An incredibly rare and exceptional pair of grape shears by Paul Storr, one of the most esteemed silversmiths in history. With handles laden with grapevine...

Antique solid sterling silver grape shears featuring a grape and vine floral design. Marked sterling on the blade area. These would be a beautiful addit...

We are delighted to offer this spectacular Georgian solid silver grape scissors/shears made in London with the marks of William Theobalds. Whilst ordinary silver grape shears of t...

Hallmarked in London in 1830 by Robert Hennell II, this wonderful Pair of George IV, Antique Sterling Silver Entree Dishes on silver plated stands, a...

Pair of sterling silver, Victorian style grape shears, Sheffield, England, 1938. "Fox and Grapes" motif on each handle. One of the cutting "blades" has ...