{"product_id":"champagne-mercier-folding-pocket-corkscrew-steel-france-c-1900-1930","title":"Champagne Mercier Folding Pocket Corkscrew, Steel, France, c.1900–1930","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFrench Champagne Mercier advertising folding pocket corkscrew of multi-tool form, incorporating a wire-formed corkscrew worm, folding knife blade and shaped bottle-opening tool within decorated metal handle scales. Both faces carry Champagne Mercier advertising, while the blade area is marked \u003cstrong\u003eVERITABLE SAUZEDE\u003c\/strong\u003e. This compact format belongs to the established French tradition of advertising pocket knives incorporating corkscrews and ancillary bottle tools; comparable Mercier corkscrew\/knife examples are documented in specialist and auction sources. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe example shows age-related surface wear, oxidation, scratching and discolouration consistent with use and age. The principal components appear complete and articulate as intended; the worm retains its form and point. Suitable primarily as a collector's example, with careful occasional operation rather than regular functional use recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century, c.1900–1930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.1 × 3.2 × 0.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54516278821205,"sku":"TG 2.201","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/champagne-mercier-advertising-pocket-corkscrew-sauzede-france-early-20th-century.jpg?v=1785674071","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/champagne-mercier-folding-pocket-corkscrew-steel-france-c-1900-1930","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}