Victorian Silver Grape Scissors Francis Higgins, 1888

A fine pair of Victorian silver grape scissors by the distinguished London silversmith Francis Higgins, fully hallmarked for 1888. The handles are beautifully decorated with trailing vines, bunches of grapes and foliate detail, a design entirely in keeping with their purpose and characteristic of the decorative naturalism that defined the finest Victorian table silver. The plain, well-proportioned blades provide an elegant contrast to the richly worked handles. A practical and charming addition to the table, and a pleasing example of Francis Higgins at his most accomplished.