Presenting a magnificent specimen of late-Victorian luxury barware, this antique mechanical corkscrew seamlessly blends rugged organic beauty with precise late-19th-century engineering. The centerpiece of this collector's piece is a genuine, beautifully aged wild boar's tusk handle, exhibiting rich amber tones and an elegant natural curve. Capturing the apex of European hunting culture, the tusk is anchored by an ornate, solid silver end cap. The collar proudly bears the historic German Reichskrone (Imperial Crown) and Halbmond (Crescent Moon) national guarantee marks alongside an "800" fineness stamp, dating its silversmith production precisely between 1888 and 1905.
Designed for the sophisticated estates and grand hotels of the Edwardian era, the mechanical straight-pull frame features an exceptionally preserved center-cut bladed worm. Unlike standard wire spirals, this hand-machined grooved helix is entirely intact and structurally straight, terminating in a pristine, sharp point. The heavy-duty iron mechanism utilizes an integrated Henshall-type concave button collar. As the tusk handle is rotated, this button firmly compresses the top of the cork to break its stubborn age-seal, allowing for a smooth, vertical extraction without damaging fragile vintage corks.
Displaying an authentic patina, fine natural drying lines, and crisp, legible hallmarks, this rare piece offers an exceptional opportunity for discerning oenophiles and premier barware collections alike.
C. 1890, Germany
Presenting a magnificent specimen of late-Victorian luxury barware, this antique mechanical corkscrew seamlessly blends rugged organic beauty with precise late-19th-century engineering. The centerpiece of this collector's piece is a genuine, beautifully aged wild boar's tusk handle, exhibiting rich amber tones and an elegant natural curve. Capturing the apex of European hunting culture, the tusk is anchored by an ornate, solid silver end cap. The collar proudly bears the historic German Reichskrone (Imperial Crown) and Halbmond (Crescent Moon) national guarantee marks alongside an "800" fineness stamp, dating its silversmith production precisely between 1888 and 1905.
Designed for the sophisticated estates and grand hotels of the Edwardian era, the mechanical straight-pull frame features an exceptionally preserved center-cut bladed worm. Unlike standard wire spirals, this hand-machined grooved helix is entirely intact and structurally straight, terminating in a pristine, sharp point. The heavy-duty iron mechanism utilizes an integrated Henshall-type concave button collar. As the tusk handle is rotated, this button firmly compresses the top of the cork to break its stubborn age-seal, allowing for a smooth, vertical extraction without damaging fragile vintage corks.
Displaying an authentic patina, fine natural drying lines, and crisp, legible hallmarks, this rare piece offers an exceptional opportunity for discerning oenophiles and premier barware collections alike.
C. 1890, Germany
