Gorham Manufacturing Company
Grape Shears

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Maker Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831

CultureAmerican

Titles

Grape Shears

Datec. 1850–1870

Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions6 5/8 × 2 3/4 in. (16.8 × 7 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.29

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionGrape shears make it easy for a diner to separate small clusters of grapes from the larger bunch, making the serving elegant and free from the struggles that might come from trying to break tough stalks. Vines, grapes, and grape leaves were typical decorations, as seen on the handles of this example.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Monogramed on a blad: E.T.C.

Stamped on the inside of one blade: Sterling / [Lion, Anchor, the letter G] / 7

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