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Fox and Vine Silver Grape Scissors
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Reference: S1129
Period: Victorian
Year: 1884
Silversmith: Edward Hutton
Place: London
Price: $ 560.00 Weight: 170g grams Dimensions: 17,5cm Condition: Excellent, appear unused. Original box shows sign of wear.
Description: Delightful grape scissors with a fox amongst grapes and vines, definitely the nicest grape scissors we have ever seen. The handles are cast, with the design repeated on both sides. Both arms are clearly hallmarked. The shears are all silver, with no steel inserts. These scissors are still in their original box. James Edward Hutton joined his father's firm (William Hutton & Sons) in 1880. The firm supplied many leading retailers, including the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co, Mappin and Webb, and Neill Ltd of Ireland.
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Fox and Vine Grape Scissors
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Fox detail
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Handle detail
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Hallmark 1
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Hallmark 2
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Original box
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