Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Antique Thomason Patent Corkscrew to the 19th Century.
Edward Thomason's 1802 British Patent 2617.
Bronze, brass, steel and hardwood corkscrew.
On the badge within the Royal Arms
THOMASON'S PATENT NE PLUS ULTRA.
Worn but still has a reasonably smooth mechanical action,
the tips of the guides with small repairs,
the badge worn from knocking and polishing.
Archimedean helix with sharp tip.
Waxy patinated wooden handle, no brush.
Lenght 7,1/8" or 180mm, weight 269 grams
Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Antique Thomason Patent Corkscrew to the 19th Century.
Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century
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