{"product_id":"pair-of-figural-corkscrews-cast-brass-cat-monkey-forms-england-israel-c-1950-1975","title":"Available for purchase. Pair of vintage cast brass figural corkscrews depicting a cat and monkey, made in England and Israel, c.1950–1975.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eThis pair comprises two figural direct-pull corkscrews produced in cast brass, each representing a different approach to mid-20th century novelty corkscrew manufacture. The English example is formed as a stylised cat and incorporates a steel worm mounted within a cast brass body. The Israeli example, marked HAKUL, is cast in monkey form with an integral brass worm. Both operate within the traditional direct-pull mechanical family and reflect the increasing popularity of collectible figural corkscrews during the post-war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eBoth examples show honest collector-grade wear consistent with age and use. The English cat retains clear markings including pattern number L\/609, MADE IN ENGLAND and REG. 875453. The monkey retains its HAKUL marking. The worms remain complete and usable. These pieces remain attractive display examples while still retaining practical functionality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eThomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat: 4.5 × 3.3 × 0.95 cm, 165 g.\u003cbr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eMonkey: 4.2 × 2.1 × 0.86 cm, 86 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eCirca: c.1950–1975.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54083657105749,"sku":"TG 2.94 - TG 2.97","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/figural-cat-monkey-brass-corkscrew-set-cast-metal-20th-century.jpg?v=1780765006","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-figural-corkscrews-cast-brass-cat-monkey-forms-england-israel-c-1950-1975","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}