{"product_id":"antique-german-monopol-universal-d-r-g-m-bell-corkscrew-bottle-opener-for-sale-c-1900-1926","title":"German Monopol Universal D.R.G.M. Bell Corkscrew \u0026 Bottle Opener For Sale, c.1900–1925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs form an important part of the condition description and show the worn finish from several angles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1900–1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.9 × 6.9 × 3.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 98 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55673868616021,"sku":"TG 1.72B","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/german-monopol-universal-bell-corkscrew-worn-nickel-plating-tg-1-72b.png?v=1793951566","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/antique-german-monopol-universal-d-r-g-m-bell-corkscrew-bottle-opener-for-sale-c-1900-1926","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}