Serving Set including Citrus Peeler, Grape Sheers, and Asparagus Server

Here we have an antique orange peeler. Orange peelers date back to the 19th century, a time when citrus fruits became more widely available and popular in Europe and America. These tools were designed to make peeling oranges easier and more elegant. The design often included a sharp blade for scoring the peel and a pointed end for lifting it away from the fruit. It is 6.5" tall and silver-plated, made in New York. These have a small amount of rust on the blade that you can see in photos.  Second, we have a pair of German grape shears. Grape shears emerged in the late 19th century, coinciding with the tradition of serving fruit at the end of a meal in fine dining. These specialized scissors were designed to snip grape clusters from their stems without damaging the delicate fruit, allowing for an elegant presentation. Often made from high-quality materials and sometimes intricately decorated, grape shears became a staple of affluent households. The German grape shears you see here reflec