{"product_id":"noyes-universal-folding-lever-corkscrew-steel-usa-early-20th-century-green-river-whiskey","title":"Noyes “Universal” Folding Lever Corkscrew, Steel, USA, Early 20th Century — Green River Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Noyes “Universal” folding pocket corkscrew with Green River Whiskey advertising, belonging to the pump-lever family associated with Harry W. Noyes’s patents of 1905 and 1906. A formed steel loop handle carries a pivoted helical screw and hinged fulcrum plate. With the screw engaged in the cork and the plate bearing against the bottle rim, downward pressure on the handle raises the cork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design combines pocket portability with assisted extraction, reflecting early 20th-century developments in compact combination opening tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe advertising plate reads “GREEN RIVER — THE WHISKEY WITHOUT A HEADACHE,” associated with J. W. McCulloch of Owensboro, Kentucky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: TG 1.20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe surfaces show scratches, finish wear and localised oxidation; the inscription remains legible. \u003cbr\u003eThe worm is complete, and the point is sharp, there is no play in the joint. The corkscrew is usable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating: early 20th century; design patented 1905–1906.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosed measurements: 8.93 × 3.0 × 1.0 cm. \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 45 g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55453199532373,"sku":"TG 1.20","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/noyes-universal-steel-folding-lever-corkscrew-open-mechanism-tg-1-20.png?v=1792519097","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/noyes-universal-folding-lever-corkscrew-steel-usa-early-20th-century-green-river-whiskey","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}