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Busselton Historical Society > Records

EPNS Grape Scissors

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Overview

Crafted from silver-plated metal, the handles are ornate, showcasing intricate floral, engraved patterns. The blades are short and slightly curved, designed to snip grape stems cleanly without crushing the fruit. The pivot point is smooth and well-balanced for easy handling.

The scissors are small. The handles are much longer than the blades, so that you can insert the blades deeply into a cluster of grapes. Most of the scissor ends have blunt tips, so that they won’t puncture the fruit.

Historical information

These special grape scissors were used to separate small bunches of grapes at the table, so that you don’t have to tug the grapes apart. A pair of silver grape scissors is both a functional utensil and a decorative table accessory, often associated with refined dining traditions.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.145

Item type

Domestic Objects

Themes

Food & Beverage

Material

Electroplated Nickel Silver

Metal

Height or length

177 mm

Inscriptions and markings

"EPNS" on ring

Contextual information

This item was brought to WA in 1912 by John B Blake who farmed at Fairlawn in the 1920s.

Keywords

Scissors

Cutlery

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Sunday, 17 May, 2026

Completeness

83

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