A set of THREE antique French grape vine pruning secateurs. These would make a wonderful display on your farmhouse cottage or barn walls. They would also add a stylish accent to a vintage trug, displayed in the garden, and make a fabulous gift for any gardening or wine enthusiast with a love of France. The cutting mechanisms are still in good working order, have been oiled, and they all have a gorgeous, authentic patina from "by-gone" times.
These are very collectible and increasingly rare and difficult to find in sets. Dating from the 1920's they are in remarkable condition for their near 100 year age. Forged from carbon steel they consist of only metal parts and must have helped produce many seasons of wine here in our local vineyards of the Southwest of France.
All of the tools have a "coiled metal" spring loaded cutting action. The largest "crescent" shaped cutting tool measures 25cms/ 9¾"long, its blades are still perfectly aligned when closed fully, its spring works perfectly. It is held together with a piece of leather thong (not its original) when not in use. The second largest "crescent" shaped tool measures 23.5cms/ 9¼" long, its blades are still perfectly aligned when closed fully, its spring works perfectly. It is also held together with a piece of leather thong when not in use. The third largest "crescent" tipped tool measures 21cms/ 8¼" long, its "points'" are still perfectly aligned when closed fully, its spring works perfectly. It has it's original, pivoted hook clasp, at the bottom, to hold it closed, when not in use. They would all need sharpening before use. Altogether they weigh 1.2kg / 2.6 lbs.
A "Vintner" is a winemaker who organises "Le Vendange" (French word for Grape Harvest), here in France, in early fall. The exact timing depends on the region, the grape variety, the winemaker’s instincts and the sum of the year’s climate and it usually begins in mid-September and lasts for around three weeks.
"In vino veritas"!
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