{"product_id":"for-sale-novelty-rugby-legs-folding-corkscrew-enamelled-metal-steel-united-kingdom-c-1980-1995","title":"For Sale - Novelty \"Rugby Legs\" Folding Corkscrew, Enamelled Metal \u0026 Steel, United Kingdom, c.1980–1995","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"762\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis novelty folding corkscrew is a modern interpretation of the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\"Leg Pull\"\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\"U.K. DES. REG. PAT. PEND.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e on the central steel section. Suitable for both display and continued practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980–1995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.59 × 5.27 × 0.82 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54308883235157,"sku":"TG 3.58","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/rugby-player-leg-pull-corkscrew-enamel-folding-novelty-front-view.jpg?v=1783364416","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/for-sale-novelty-rugby-legs-folding-corkscrew-enamelled-metal-steel-united-kingdom-c-1980-1995","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}