Antique 1824 Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears

This exceptional pair of antique sterling silver gilt grape shears has a hinged scissor action.

The handles of these 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 foliate rosette design, accented with a matte background.

The grape shears are fitted with plain and unembellished blades, with a rounded, incurved shaped 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 and secures with two hinged catches.

These exceptional antique George IV grape shears are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.

Condition
These antique silver grape scissors are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The original box is in presentation condition.
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 this example of antique silverware.

Dimensions
Length 18cm/7.1″
Width across fingerpieces 6.4cm/2.5″
Height 1.8cm/0.7″

Weight
4.8 troy ounces/150g

Maker: Charles Rawlings
Date: 1824
Origin: Sheffield, England.