Front view of an enamelled folding Leg Pull novelty corkscrew in the form of a rugby player's legs, featuring painted rugby socks, boots, a rugby ball motif, and a folding steel worm concealed between the articulated legs.

For Sale - Novelty "Rugby Legs" Folding Corkscrew, Enamelled Metal & Steel, United Kingdom, c.1980–1995

€28.00
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Front view of an enamelled folding Leg Pull novelty corkscrew in the form of a rugby player's legs, featuring painted rugby socks, boots, a rugby ball motif, and a folding steel worm concealed between the articulated legs.
  • Front view of an enamelled folding Leg Pull novelty corkscrew in the form of a rugby player's legs, featuring painted rugby socks, boots, a rugby ball motif, and a folding steel worm concealed between the articulated legs.
  • Side profile of a novelty rugby player Leg Pull corkscrew showing the folding articulated mechanism fully extended, with painted enamel decoration, exposed steel worm, and metal lever assembly in the open operating position from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Side profile of a novelty folding bow corkscrew modelled as a rugby player, showing the die-cast metal body, painted enamel decoration, articulated folding construction, and partially extended steel worm in compact pocket-sized form.
  • Open view of a figural folding bow corkscrew in the form of a rugby player's legs, showing the original painted enamel finish, exposed steel worm, and football motif on the reverse, presented as a functional collector's mechanical corkscrew.
  • Close-up detail of the shank on a British figural rugby player corkscrew showing the stamped registration marking "U.K. DES. REG. PAT. PEND.", documenting the registered design on the nickel-plated steel mechanism.
  • Front view of an enamelled folding Leg Pull novelty corkscrew in the form of a rugby player's legs, featuring painted rugby socks, boots, a rugby ball motif, and a folding steel worm concealed between the articulated legs.
  • Side profile of a novelty rugby player Leg Pull corkscrew showing the folding articulated mechanism fully extended, with painted enamel decoration, exposed steel worm, and metal lever assembly in the open operating position from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Side profile of a novelty folding bow corkscrew modelled as a rugby player, showing the die-cast metal body, painted enamel decoration, articulated folding construction, and partially extended steel worm in compact pocket-sized form.
  • Open view of a figural folding bow corkscrew in the form of a rugby player's legs, showing the original painted enamel finish, exposed steel worm, and football motif on the reverse, presented as a functional collector's mechanical corkscrew.
  • Close-up detail of the shank on a British figural rugby player corkscrew showing the stamped registration marking "U.K. DES. REG. PAT. PEND.", documenting the registered design on the nickel-plated steel mechanism.
For Sale - Novelty "Rugby Legs" Folding Corkscrew, Enamelled Metal & Steel, United Kingdom, c.1980–1995

For Sale - Novelty "Rugby Legs" Folding Corkscrew, Enamelled Metal & Steel, United Kingdom, c.1980–1995

€28.00
€28.00
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This novelty folding corkscrew is a modern interpretation of the classic "Leg Pull" mechanical design, depicting the legs of a rugby player. When opened, the legs separate to expose the steel worm, while the folded form creates a compact pocket corkscrew. The design derives from the famous late-19th-century "Leg Pull" novelty corkscrews but represents a modern enamelled sporting variation intended for the collector market.

The enamel decoration remains attractive with light handling wear consistent with age and use. The steel worm appears straight with a good point, the pivot functions correctly, and the corkscrew opens and closes smoothly. Marked "U.K. DES. REG. PAT. PEND." on the central steel section. Suitable for both display and continued practical use.

Circa: 1980–1995

Provenance: Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands

Measurements: 8.59 × 5.27 × 0.82 cm

Weight: 95 g

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