Antique 1900 French Sterling Silver Grape Scissors by ‘Gabert & Conreau’

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Antique 1900 French Sterling Silver Grape Scissors by ‘Gabert & Conreau’
Antique 1900 French Sterling Silver Grape Scissors by ‘Gabert & Conreau’
This is a beautiful solid French Sterling Silver grape scissors decorated with scrolls and garlands of tiny flowers in high relief. It is hallmarked ‘Minerve Head 1’ for 950 standard (highest title – purer than sterling) to both handles, Bigorne mark to the interior of one the handles and the lozenge with the silversmith’s mark ‘G & C’ inside a lozenge for Gabert & Conreau (Paris 1901 – 1906). The silverwork is in excellent antique condition; the blades have stains and are numbered ‘17’...see pictures please. It is displayed in a case which doesn’t fit exactly but it has been kept in it since ever, it has original velvet and pure silk lining with golden inscription ‘Barthe MONT-DE-MARSAN’, to the lid it has a hand written label which reads ‘Ciseaux à Raisin’ (Grape Scissors). The case measures 8” long, 3 3/8” wide and full 1 5/8” thick measures 2 1/8” by 2”; the scissors measure 5 5/8” long by 2 ¼” across to the handles, it weighs 55.7 grams. Total weight scissors with case 221.5 grams.
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The item is exactly as pictured, so please take your time to supersize them and check every detail. If you have any questions contact us via E-mail, they will be promptly answered. We provide several pictures, we will provide more upon require. Item sold 'AS IS' by description and photos. Remember that you are bidding on an antique piece and we do our best to describe it as accurately as possible and always point out obvious damages or imperfections to the best of our ability, however given the age may always be slight imperfections that we consider as acceptable. Please check pictures carefully to appreciate details, if you have any doubt just e-mail us. Several pictures provided, inspect them carefully please.
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