By William Eley & William Fearn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Comprised of silver-gilt, these two pairs of beautifully crafted grape shears were designed and manufactured in by famed London silversmiths William Eley and William Fearn. The pairs’ handles are cast elegantly with Bacchanal motifs of fruiting grape vines and baskets bursting with fresh produce. Once used for snipping grapes, these Regency-period scissors bear the monogram “AD” for their original 1815 owner and boast an impressive royal English provenance.
Hallmarked London 1815 with maker's mark of "WE / WF"
Measures: 7 1/4" length x 2 1/4" width
Provenance: Gifted as a wedding present from H.R.H. The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Serving Pieces