RARE Antique French Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Scissors, Winged Cherubs or Putti in Crown Top Box doll house The 6 scenes around it

The 6 scenes around it

1850-70s) Palais Royal quality lorgnette which is hinged and trimmed in 18k gold

There is an unmonogrammed silver double-shield cartouche on that beautiful backside

Often they were made up in pairs

Just the front is 14k gold (acid tested)

RARE Antique French Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Scissors, Winged Cherubs or Putti in Crown Top Box doll house The 6 scenes around itMagnificent & rare antique French hallmarked sterling silver grape scissors or grape shears with exquisite figural depictions of winged cherubs or putti and in a crown & monogram topped maroon leather box! Grape shears were a specialized serving utensil used to trim small bunches of grapes from a larger cluster at the dining table. They were part of an elegant Victorian and French formal table service and were often included in luxury flatware sets.