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Georgian Scent Bottle Corkscrew
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Georgian Scent Bottle Corkscrew

19th century
Description

A Georgian scent bottle corkscrew with a mother of pearl banded handle with a makers mark on the bottom S.P.English Circa 1820. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing

1800 to 1850 England

Small dents on the cover. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
5.4cm (2.13")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Scent Corkscrew to the 19th Century.

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SA629146
Dealers Internal Reference
2214
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Description
A Georgian scent bottle corkscrew with a mother of pearl banded handle with a makers mark on the bottom S.P.English Circa 1820. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing

1800 to 1850 England

Small dents on the cover. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
5.4cm (2.13")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Scent Corkscrew to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA629146
Dealers Internal Ref
2214
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A Georgian silver and mother of pearl T-bar scent bottle corkscrew with a cylindrical silver protective sheath.
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Archive I A Georgian silver and mother of pearl T-bar scent bottle corkscrew with a cylindrical silver protective sheath.

Georgian Scent Bottle Corkscrew

Archive II A Georgian silver and mother of pearl T-bar scent bottle corkscrew with a cylindrical silver protective sheath. View II
Archive III A Georgian silver and mother of pearl T-bar scent bottle corkscrew with a cylindrical silver protective sheath. View III
Archive IV A Georgian silver and mother of pearl T-bar scent bottle corkscrew with a cylindrical silver protective sheath. View IV
Archive V A Georgian silver and mother of pearl T-bar scent bottle corkscrew with a cylindrical silver protective sheath. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Georgian silver and mother of pearl T-bar scent bottle corkscrew with a cylindrical silver protective sheath.
Georgian Scent Bottle Corkscrew
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A Georgian silver and mother of pearl T-bar scent bottle corkscrew with a cylindrical silver protective sheath.
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  • ObjectPocket Corkscrew
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourSilver, Cream
  • MotifsT-bar handle, segmented mother of pearl, threaded silver sheath, turned silver collar
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 5.4 cm (2 in) x D 1.3 cm (1 in)

This Georgian pocket corkscrew from the 19th century comes in silver and cream. The piece employs silver and mother of pearl materials with a polished silver finish. Visual inspection reveals a T-bar handle with segmented mother of pearl sections divided by silver rings, a turned silver collar below the handle, and a cylindrical threaded silver sheath with small dents on the cover enclosing the corkscrew mechanism. The object stands 9.5 cm high, 5.4 cm wide, and 1.3 cm deep. Suitably sized for daily tasks, the corkscrew fits neatly on an office desk in a gentleman's library or study. Opening scent bottles or wine at a desk becomes practical with this traditional tool. The item combines utility with period styling suitable for display among stationery and writing accessories.

FAQs

During the 18th and early 19th centuries, perfume, scent, and apothecary bottles were often sealed with small cork stoppers. Miniature T-bar or sheath corkscrews were crafted specifically to open these small glass vessels without damaging the bottle neck.

These small implements commonly combined steel worms for strength with handles made from sterling silver, mother of pearl, ivory, or tortoiseshell, often housed within a protective screw-on metal sheath.

Authentic pieces frequently display period silver hallmarks or makers marks, hand-cut threads on the sheath, hand-forged steel helixes, and natural surface patination consistent with age and hand craftsmanship.

Small antique metalwork pieces can be displayed within a glass specimen dome, set upon a tray on an office desk, or incorporated into a cabinet of curiosities alongside period pocket watches and instruments.

Silver components should be lightly wiped with a dry, non-abrasive silver cloth to avoid removing natural oxidisation in carved details, while mother of pearl parts must be kept clear of liquids, direct heat, and chemicals.
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