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Description

Technical Description

A 19th century English corkscrew by Farrow & Jackson.A fine example in perfect work order.

Date & Origin

England, c1890. Period of Victoria

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Perfect working order.

Dimensions

Length : 15cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Corkscrew to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1089854

Dealers Internal Reference

2024081907

Description

Technical Description

A 19th century English corkscrew by Farrow & Jackson.A fine example in perfect work order.

Date & Origin

England, c1890. Period of Victoria

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Perfect working order.

Dimensions

Length : 15cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Corkscrew to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1089854

Dealers Internal Ref

2024081907

About the Dealer

Exhibit Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019

Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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An upright, vintage brass Farrow and Jackson corkscrew featuring a central threaded shaft, wing handles, and an open frame casing.

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United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectBarware
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBrass
ColourAntique Brass
MotifsWing handles, Threaded shaft, Open frame casing
SizeH 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Preservation involves keeping the metal dry, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents to protect the historic surface oxidation, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax for protection.

Such items work well displayed on bar carts, open shelving, or sideboards, where their metallic texture adds historic character to modern spaces.

Authenticity is generally determined by patination, maker marks or patent stamps, weight, casting quality, and the wear patterns characteristic of nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

These pieces were typically forged from copper alloys such as brass and bronze, featuring steel worms or spirals designed for durability and repeated use in commercial and domestic settings.

During the Victorian era, industrial advancements led to the patenting of numerous mechanical corkscrew designs aimed at easing the extraction of corks from wine bottles, with makers like Farrow and Jackson pioneering commercial bar equipment.