{"product_id":"flynut-mechanical-corkscrew-aluminium-steel-england-c-1943-1947","title":"Flynut Mechanical Corkscrew, Aluminium \u0026 Steel, England, c.1943–1947","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"297\"\u003eThe British Flynut is a compact mechanical corkscrew developed from John Miller's 1943 patent, employing a floating upper handle that travels within a threaded lower body to provide controlled cork extraction. Manufactured in England from aluminium with a steel worm, it represents an innovative stage in the post-war evolution of mechanical corkscrews. This example is marked \u003cstrong data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"674\"\u003e\"Made in England – PAT. PEND. – REG. DESIGN No. 857383\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as an early production version before later commercial variants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"816\"\u003eThis example remains in very good collector's condition. The aluminium body is straight with light age-related surface wear, the steel worm is clean and sharp, and the mechanism operates smoothly with no significant play. Suitable for both display and careful practical use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: \u003c\/strong\u003eTG 2.56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ec.1949–1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1131\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1190\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.2 × 8.5 × 3.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 245 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54477149667669,"sku":"TG 2.56","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/british-flynut-corkscrew-john-miller-patent-made-in-england-c1949-1955.jpg?v=1785148894","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/flynut-mechanical-corkscrew-aluminium-steel-england-c-1943-1947","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}