A pair of silver grape scissors, Roberts & Belk Ltd., Sheffield, 1979

cast fox and grape vine handles together with a pair of close-plated fruit knives with ivory handles, Patent Office Design Registry mark, Joseph Rodgers & Sons of Sheffield, circa 1850, in original fitted Morocco case, and a three-piece Christening set of spoon, knife and fork, Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, London, 1915, in fitted case

The grape scissors in generally good condition; the fruit knives with light surface wear to the blades, the ivory interior satin lining of the case slightly yellowed; christening set with some surface wear and scratches to the tines
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