German Monopol Universal bell corkscrew shown diagonally, with an openwork handle incorporating a bottle opener, tapered frame and exposed steel worm. Extensive nickel-plating loss, dark oxidation and surface wear are visible.

German Monopol Universal D.R.G.M. Bell Corkscrew & Bottle Opener For Sale, c.1900–1925

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German Monopol Universal bell corkscrew shown diagonally, with an openwork handle incorporating a bottle opener, tapered frame and exposed steel worm. Extensive nickel-plating loss, dark oxidation and surface wear are visible.
  • German Monopol Universal bell corkscrew shown diagonally, with an openwork handle incorporating a bottle opener, tapered frame and exposed steel worm. Extensive nickel-plating loss, dark oxidation and surface wear are visible.
  • Angled view of a German Monopol Universal bell corkscrew, showing its decorated openwork handle, tapered frame and extended steel worm, with extensive nickel-plating loss and darkened exposed metal.
  • Close-up of a Monopol Universal corkscrew’s openwork metal handle, with raised maker lettering, foliate decoration and a Germany marking above the cylindrical shaft.
  • Upright view of a German Monopol Universal corkscrew showing its decorated openwork handle, embossed lettering, exposed ball bearings, open frame, circular bottle rest and steel worm.
  • Detail of a German Monopol Universal corkscrew showing the pointed steel worm extending beneath an open-sided bell, with worn plating on the supporting frame.
  • Underside view of the German Monopol Universal corkscrew, showing the steel worm projecting through the circular bell, open frame and decorative pierced handle.
  • German Monopol Universal bell corkscrew shown diagonally, with an openwork handle incorporating a bottle opener, tapered frame and exposed steel worm. Extensive nickel-plating loss, dark oxidation and surface wear are visible.
  • Angled view of a German Monopol Universal bell corkscrew, showing its decorated openwork handle, tapered frame and extended steel worm, with extensive nickel-plating loss and darkened exposed metal.
  • Close-up of a Monopol Universal corkscrew’s openwork metal handle, with raised maker lettering, foliate decoration and a Germany marking above the cylindrical shaft.
  • Upright view of a German Monopol Universal corkscrew showing its decorated openwork handle, embossed lettering, exposed ball bearings, open frame, circular bottle rest and steel worm.
  • Detail of a German Monopol Universal corkscrew showing the pointed steel worm extending beneath an open-sided bell, with worn plating on the supporting frame.
  • Underside view of the German Monopol Universal corkscrew, showing the steel worm projecting through the circular bell, open frame and decorative pierced handle.
German Monopol Universal D.R.G.M. Bell Corkscrew & Bottle Opener For Sale, c.1900–1925

German Monopol Universal D.R.G.M. Bell Corkscrew & Bottle Opener For Sale, c.1900–1925

€60.00
€60.00
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The Monopol Universal is a German bell-type mechanical corkscrew incorporating a tapered open frame and a ball-bearing thrust mechanism beneath the handle. Marked MONOPOL, UNIVERSAL, D.R.G.M. and GERMANY, the design combines cork-extraction and bottle-opening functions. The bell rests over the bottle neck, while rotation of the handle drives the worm into the cork and operates the extraction mechanism.

Condition:
This example shows substantial wear and loss to its original nickel plating, with exposed base metal, uneven discolouration, oxidation and areas of surface pitting. These are visible on the frame, bell and handle assembly. The steel worm also shows darkening and surface oxidation; its pointed tip is present. The handle decoration and lettering remain discernible.

The photographs form an important part of the condition description and show the worn finish from several angles. 

Circa: 1900–1925
Provenance: Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands
Measurements: 14.9 × 6.9 × 3.4 cm
Weight: 98 g

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