This fine, small steel corkscrew dates to the English Regency period and is beautifully made in steel. It has a twisted screw for inserting into the bottle''s cork, finishing with a sharp edge ferrule for cutting the cork seal.
The stem is a nicely shaped bolster which terminates in a T shaped grip which is mounted on both sides with mellow coloured bone grips.
On the top edge, there is a swivel ring for hanging or attaching to a chain.
This type of small corkscrew was generally a pocket item and often used by a servant in a large country house.
The corkscrew''s condition is excellent, with both steel and the bone each having a lovely original patina.
English, circa 1820
Height 11cm x width 6cm x depth 1.5cm
Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robe
...rt and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.
You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.
All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.
Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.
Contact details
Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com
Telephone: 01905 622468
Mobile 07929 011224
07720 607007
Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk
Instagram: robertbelcherantiques
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1219075
Dateline of this antique is Regency
Height is 11cm (4.3inches)Width is 6cm (2.4inches)Depth is 1.5cm (0.6inches)
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