{"product_id":"cage-frame-corkscrew-direct-drive-steel-worm-brass-continental-europe-c-1880-1900","title":"Cage Frame Corkscrew, Direct Drive Steel Worm, Brass, Continental Europe, c.1880–1900","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eA late 19th century cage frame corkscrew of the direct-drive type, constructed with a cast brass cylindrical frame and a fixed steel worm. The turned shank terminates in a wire-formed oval handle. Unlike patented continuous-action systems such as the Prestons type, this example operates by simple rotation of the handle, with the cage acting purely as a stabilising guide and bearing surface against the bottle neck. This form represents a straightforward development within the cage frame family prior to the introduction of geared or compound extraction mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eUnmarked Continental manufacture. The brass body shows an even, undisturbed patina with light handling wear. The steel worm is straight with a defined tip and consistent pitch. Minor axial play at the shank-to-frame junction, typical for the type. No cracks or distortion to the cast frame. Mechanically sound and fully usable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCirca: 1880–1900. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eThomas Guenther Collection \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003eHeight 14.8 cm; \u003cbr\u003eHandle length 6.0 cm; \u003cbr\u003eweight 98 g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53677560529237,"sku":"TG  1.35","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_880cd4e7-20e4-4f41-9525-ffe78d667e80.jpg?v=1776097673","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/cage-frame-corkscrew-direct-drive-steel-worm-brass-continental-europe-c-1880-1900","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}