Cased Venetian Pattern Grape Scissors, 1873

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Grape Scissors (cased) - Venetian pattern - Sheffield 1873 by R Martin & E Hall - 17.7cm long; 115g - GZ/7555

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This is a stylish pair of Victorian silver grape shears or scissors, complete with their original case.

Used for trimming grapes from their stems, these grape scissors are in the sought after Venetian pattern with its beautiful ornate design to both sides of each arm. The black crocodile leather covered case has a plush royal purple satin and felt interior and the name of the original retailers "Arnold & Lewis late Simmons" of 7 St. Ann's Square, Manchester, impressed to the inside cover.

These silver grape scissors remain in excellent condition and bear a full set of hallmarks spread between and to the inside of the two cutting blades.