1813 Silver Grape Scissors art deco The idea was elaborated upon

The idea was elaborated upon by Herman Potočnik in his 1929 book Problem der Befahrung des Weltraums (The Problem of Space Travel)

General wear consistent with age

And the buckle

Stones: Emerald and enamel

78ct (calculated)

1813 Silver Grape Scissors art deco The idea was elaborated uponLuxury grape scissors? Yeah, that was a thing. Not just designed to look good, snipping the stem (rather than just pulling the bunch off the vine) preserves the longevity of the fruit and protects the plant against infection. This pair's crafted in solid sterling silver and features highly ornate grape and vine detailing. London hallmarks date it to the year 1813 and its bears maker's marks for Charles Rawlings & William Summers. Era: Georgian