{"product_id":"1926-birmingham-sterling-silver-grape-scissors-rare-reversed-lion-passant-hallmark-grape-vine-pattern-no-ss107","title":"1926 Birmingham Sterling Silver Grape Scissors – Rare Reversed Lion Passant Hallmark, Grape \u0026 Vine Pattern  No.SS107","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a rare and authentic piece of English dining history to your collection.\u003cbr\u003eThese elegant sterling silver grape scissors were crafted in Birmingham in 1926, during the reign of King George V, and are fully hallmarked with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion Passant – the English sterling standard (92.5% silver)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchor – Birmingham assay office\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate letter “B” – confirming the year 1926\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Special Feature – Reversed Lion Passant\u003cbr\u003eThe lion on this piece faces right instead of the usual left. This unusual form, known among collectors as a “Reversed Lion Passant”, results from engraving or striking variations at the Birmingham Assay Office. Importantly, it is still an official sterling hallmark, not a forgery. Such rare hallmark anomalies are well-documented and add to the uniqueness and collectability of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinely detailed grapevine and leaf pattern on the handles, a classic motif of late Victorian and Edwardian tableware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 17.5 cm (6.9\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 66 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition with light wear consistent with age, no damage to the mechanism, and bright silver shine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Use:\u003cbr\u003eThese shears, traditionally used to cut grape stems at the table, reflect the elegance and refinement of early 20th-century English dining. Today, they serve as both a functional utensil and a rare collector’s item with a special hallmark variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a perfect addition for silver collectors, lovers of English antiques, or anyone looking for a unique piece of tableware with both history and rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birmingham Silverware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51307187535908,"sku":"No.SS107","price":439.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/7412\/2020\/files\/il_224xN.7211468604_djn1.webp?v=1787710802","url":"https:\/\/silverrushrarefinds.com\/fr\/products\/1926-birmingham-sterling-silver-grape-scissors-rare-reversed-lion-passant-hallmark-grape-vine-pattern-no-ss107","provider":"SilverRushRareFinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}