{"product_id":"james-heeleys-patent-no-6006-a1-double-lever","title":"Double Lever Corkscrew, James Heeley's Patent No. 6006 A1, Nickel-Plated Steel, England","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"939\" data-start=\"313\"\u003eThis James Heeley Patent No. 6006 A1 Double Lever corkscrew is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"406\" data-start=\"378\"\u003elater production example\u003c\/strong\u003e of Neville Heeley's celebrated 1888 patent design. Constructed in nickel-plated steel and retailer marked \u003cstrong data-end=\"540\" data-start=\"513\"\u003eBuss \u0026amp; Sons, Manchester\u003c\/strong\u003e, it belongs to the mature development of the A1 Double Lever series, distinguished by the simplified \u003cstrong data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"642\"\u003e\"A1 Heeley's Double Lever\"\u003c\/strong\u003e marking rather than the full patent inscription found on earlier examples. The twin-lever mechanism provides balanced cork extraction and represents one of the most successful British mechanical corkscrew designs of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"941\"\u003eThe corkscrew remains in very good antique condition with only slight reduction of the nickel plating on the worm shaft and honest age-related wear throughout. The worm is straight and sharp, the joints retain good alignment with minimal play, and the mechanism operates smoothly. Suitable for both display and careful practical use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe display base is not included as part of the corkscrew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: \u003c\/strong\u003eTG 182B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1298\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1905–1925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1315\" data-start=\"1300\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.6 × 7.4 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264 g\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54454992503125,"sku":"TG 182B","price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/james-heeley-a1-double-lever-patent-6006-corkscrew-buss-and-sons-manchester-c1905-1925.jpg?v=1784880470","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/james-heeleys-patent-no-6006-a1-double-lever","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}