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Victorian Silver Fox Corkscrew
For sale by Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
for sale €573     $622
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Victorian Silver Fox Corkscrew

19th century
Description

A beautiful Victorian silver fox corkscrew well marked to one side London 1892 and makers mark Andrew Barrett & Sons of Piccadilly well known for quality items.

H 8.5 cm

W 2 cm

L 9 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Silver Fox Corkscrew to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09703156
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 134 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
London hallmarks struck on the flank: fixes the year to 1892.
Maker's mark AB & S: Andrew Barrett & Sons of Piccadilly.
Cast and hand-chased fur detail: high-quality late Victorian silversmithing.
Steel worm mounted directly into the silver casting: original construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243308
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Description
A beautiful Victorian silver fox corkscrew well marked to one side London 1892 and makers mark Andrew Barrett & Sons of Piccadilly well known for quality items.

H 8.5 cm

W 2 cm

L 9 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Victorian Silver Fox Corkscrew to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09703156
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 134 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
London hallmarks struck on the flank: fixes the year to 1892.
Maker's mark AB & S: Andrew Barrett & Sons of Piccadilly.
Cast and hand-chased fur detail: high-quality late Victorian silversmithing.
Steel worm mounted directly into the silver casting: original construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243308
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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A Victorian silver corkscrew featuring a sculpted handle in the shape of a leaping fox attached to a steel worm.
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Archive I A Victorian silver corkscrew featuring a sculpted handle in the shape of a leaping fox attached to a steel worm.

Victorian Silver Fox Corkscrew

Archive II A Victorian silver corkscrew featuring a sculpted handle in the shape of a leaping fox attached to a steel worm. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver corkscrew featuring a sculpted handle in the shape of a leaping fox attached to a steel worm. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver corkscrew featuring a sculpted handle in the shape of a leaping fox attached to a steel worm. View IV
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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A Victorian silver corkscrew featuring a sculpted handle in the shape of a leaping fox attached to a steel worm.
Victorian silver fox corkscrew
Ref: SA1243308
A Victorian silver corkscrew featuring a sculpted handle in the shape of a leaping fox attached to a steel worm.
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  • ObjectCorkscrews
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Steel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLeaping fox handle, Cast animal motif, Steel helical worm, Engraved hallmarks

This Victorian silver fox corkscrew exhibits a sculptural leaping fox handle attached to a steel helical worm. The metallic grey object displays engraved hallmarks along the side and an articulated running posture with a detailed tail, pointed ears, and outstretched limbs. Measuring 8.5 cm high, 2 cm wide, and 9 cm long, the functional barware accessory sits upright on a flat surface. Displayed upon a sideboard top within a gentleman's library, the piece opens wine bottles during dinner parties or social gatherings. The solid metal construction coordinates with traditional bar equipment while functioning as a tactile tabletop ornament between uses.

FAQs

Victorian novelty barware frequently featured naturalistic, sporting, or animal motifs such as foxes, birds, and dogs. These functional items were designed for entertaining and served as conversation pieces in dining rooms and smoking rooms during the nineteenth century.

Antique corkscrews of this style typically feature handles cast in sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver, fitted onto durable steel worms or screws engineered to extract corks without bending.

Authentic British silver items generally display hallmarks indicating the purity of the metal, the makers mark, the assay office symbol, and a date letter. Look for clear stamped marks alongside detailed hand-chasing or casting on the metal.

Display this object on a contemporary bar cart, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or on a decorative tray alongside vintage glassware and decanters to add texture and historical interest to a dining or living area.

Clean silver elements gently with a soft microfibre cloth and a specialised silver polish, avoiding abrasive materials that can wear down detailed surface work. Keep the steel worm dry and free from moisture to prevent rust.
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