1926 Birmingham Sterling Silver Grape Scissors – Rare Reversed Lion Passant Hallmark, Grape & Vine Pattern No.SS107

Add a rare and authentic piece of English dining history to your collection.
These elegant sterling silver grape scissors were crafted in Birmingham in 1926, during the reign of King George V, and are fully hallmarked with:

Lion Passant – the English sterling standard (92.5% silver)

Anchor – Birmingham assay office

Date letter “B” – confirming the year 1926

✨ Special Feature – Reversed Lion Passant
The 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.

Design & Details:

Finely detailed grapevine and leaf pattern on the handles, a classic motif of late Victorian and Edwardian tableware

Length: 17.5 cm (6.9")

Weight: 66 g

Excellent antique condition with light wear consistent with age, no damage to the mechanism, and bright silver shine

Historical Use:
These 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.

This 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.