March Interiors
Timed Online Auction, 20 March - 2 April 2025
Silver
Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 000 - 4 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 628
Delivery
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About this Item
Birmingham, London & Sheffield, England
A pair of Victorian silver grape scissors, Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield, 1860
embossed with grapevines, engraved with 'St John's Ambulance 1882-83' and 'Ladies Class To Dr C. Knott", 17cm; and another pair, Charles Rawlings & William Sumner, London, 1881, with King's pattern handles, similar, 18cm long, 225g all in
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Notes
Silver grape scissors are an elegant and functional piece of antique silverware, originally designed for cutting grapes from their stems during formal dining. These delicate scissors were crafted from sterling silver and showcases the skill of 18th and 19th century silversmiths. They were not only used for practical purposes but also symbolized luxury and refinement in high-society dining. Today, silver grape scissors are highly collectible, valued for their craftsmanship and historical significance, making them a prized addition to any collection of fine silver.
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