Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Grape Shears

Make: Tiffany & Co. (New York, NY)

Age:  1892-1902

Construction: Sterling Silver (.925)

Dimensions:  7 1/2" Long x 2 3/8" Wide

Weight: 4.98ozt

Condition:  Excellent pre-owned antique condition. Very minor nicks on blades and faint patina consistent with age and use. Please see photos. 

Details:  Long-handled shears with short, broad, heavy blades. Handles feature an organic vine design with clusters of grapes, leaves and tendrils.  The design does not appear to correspond to any Tiffany flatware pattern. Entire shear appears to be sterling, as the makers mark is on the back of the blade below the hinge. Marked "TIFFANY&Co  31 W4 342  STERLING".  Maker's mark corresponds to that used during the Directorship of Charles L Tiffany, 1892-1902. Tiffany pouch included. 

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