Grape scissors - .925 silver - NO RESERVE - tested for silver
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Art Nouveau solid silver grape scissors with three blades, 14.5 cm long, 5.2 cm wide, 6 mm thick, weighing 62 g, made in France circa 1890–1910, with steel blades and tested 925/1000 silver, in excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
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Three-blade grape scissors - Art Nouveau - Solid Sterling Silver 925 - Model 59
Magnificent pair of Art Nouveau grape scissors from the period (circa 1890-1910), a pivotal era when silverware reached its creative peak. This model is distinguished by a lush, naturalistic decoration typical of the Belle Époque. The handles and rings are entirely chiselled with motifs of blooming roses and interlaced tendrils. The relief is particularly pronounced, offering a remarkable play of light and shadow on the silver.
Technical Specifications & Markings
Material: Handles in solid sterling silver 925/1000 (Sterling). Cutting blades in steel (for rigidity and an optimal edge, pure silver being too malleable for this function).
Silver: Acid-tested.
Dimensions: Exceptional length of 14.5 cm (Large Model), width 5.2 cm, thickness 6 mm
Gross weight: 62 grams.
Condition
Item in beautiful original condition.
Silver: Acid-tested. Magnificent patina of use that highlights the fineness of the chasing. No major deformation of the rings.
Blades: Smooth and functional cutting mechanism with a 3-blade setup. Presence of localized oxide traces on the steel (screws and inside the blades), normal for an object over 120 years old that has not undergone abrasive restoration, guaranteeing its authenticity.
Three-blade grape scissors - Art Nouveau - Solid Sterling Silver 925 - Model 59
Magnificent pair of Art Nouveau grape scissors from the period (circa 1890-1910), a pivotal era when silverware reached its creative peak. This model is distinguished by a lush, naturalistic decoration typical of the Belle Époque. The handles and rings are entirely chiselled with motifs of blooming roses and interlaced tendrils. The relief is particularly pronounced, offering a remarkable play of light and shadow on the silver.
Technical Specifications & Markings
Material: Handles in solid sterling silver 925/1000 (Sterling). Cutting blades in steel (for rigidity and an optimal edge, pure silver being too malleable for this function).
Silver: Acid-tested.
Dimensions: Exceptional length of 14.5 cm (Large Model), width 5.2 cm, thickness 6 mm
Gross weight: 62 grams.
Condition
Item in beautiful original condition.
Silver: Acid-tested. Magnificent patina of use that highlights the fineness of the chasing. No major deformation of the rings.
Blades: Smooth and functional cutting mechanism with a 3-blade setup. Presence of localized oxide traces on the steel (screws and inside the blades), normal for an object over 120 years old that has not undergone abrasive restoration, guaranteeing its authenticity.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
56 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Title additional information
NO RESERVE - tested for silver
No. of items
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0.6 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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