c1891 John Gilbert of Birmingham, grape scissors

c1891 John Gilbert of Birmingham, silver plated grape scissors. These antique silver-plated scissors are eye-catching. The undulating snake handles end at a grape cluster motif on the tension screw. On the back of the screw, there are four hallmarks: "J.G." (for John Gilbert, the silversmith), "A1" (for the highest quality of silver-plated flatware), a triangle with a cross (indicating British Government property) and the date stamp “R” for 1891. Grape scissors are specialized dining utensils designed to cut small clusters of grapes from larger bunches at a table. They were popular in Victorian times and are still used today, primarily for formal dining settings. They are not intended for cutting thicker grape stalks. AVAIL QUICK, NATIONWIDE DELIVERY AVAILABLE. Kind Regards