Vintage English Silverplate Grape Shears

"When eating grapes, the half closed hand should be placed to the lips and the stones and skins adroitly allowed to fall into the fingers and quickly placed on the side of the plate, the back of the hand concealing the manoeuvre from view."

~ The Manners and Tone of Good Society, 1878

From the silver markets of England, we are pleased to have found this collection of darling Vintage Silverplate Grape Shears. Designed to neatly cut a small bunch of grapes from a larger cluster on a platter with elegance and panache, shears helped to ensure  Victorian diners were able keep fingers from directly touching the fruit during service.

Just the sort of serving piece that will leave guests to secretly admire your poise, flair and unfailing attention to detail, these pretty grape shears are sure to inspire quite the impression. Created during the last century by some of England's finest silversmiths, they promises to remain faithfully at your service for decades to come.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In excellent antique condition. Shears A: 5.75"L x 2"W; Shears B: 6.5"L x 2"W; Shears C: 6.75"L x 2"W.