{"product_id":"john-watts-combination-corkscrew-bottle-and-can-opener-nickel-plated-steel-sheffield-england-c-1900-1935","title":"John Watts Combination Corkscrew, Bottle and Can Opener, Nickel-Plated Steel, Sheffield England, c.1900–1935","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eThis folding combination corkscrew belongs to the family of early twentieth-century Sheffield pocket multi-tools. Manufactured by John Watts of Sheffield, England, it incorporates a wire helix corkscrew, crown-cap bottle opener and piercing can opener within a compact folding frame. The design is notable for its cantilever spring, formed directly from the stamped steel handle by means of a longitudinal slot cut into the spine, eliminating the need for a separate backspring. This represents a distinctive and economical engineering solution within the development of British pocket corkscrews and utility tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"931\"\u003eThe example retains its original maker's stamp, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"979\"\u003eJOHN WATTS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND\u003c\/strong\u003e. Surface wear and plating loss are consistent with age and use. The worm remains straight with a sharp point, the hinge functions correctly, and the tool remains operational\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca \u003c\/strong\u003e1900–1935. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eThomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 × 1.6 × 1.3 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e55 g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54041463521621,"sku":"TG 1.209","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/john-watts-combination-corkscrew-bottle-opener-sheffield-england-patent.jpg?v=1780210316","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/john-watts-combination-corkscrew-bottle-and-can-opener-nickel-plated-steel-sheffield-england-c-1900-1935","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}