Pair of figural corkscrews modelled as a cat and a monkey, cast in brass-toned metal with integrated spiral worms, whimsical animal-form barware and collector corkscrews from the Thomas Guenther Collection.

Available for purchase. Pair of vintage cast brass figural corkscrews depicting a cat and monkey, made in England and Israel, c.1950–1975.

€95.00
€95.00
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Pair of figural corkscrews modelled as a cat and a monkey, cast in brass-toned metal with integrated spiral worms, whimsical animal-form barware and collector corkscrews from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Pair of figural corkscrews modelled as a cat and a monkey, cast in brass-toned metal with integrated spiral worms, whimsical animal-form barware and collector corkscrews from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Figural cat corkscrew with cast brass animal-form handle and steel worm, modelled as a stylised seated cat with rounded head, pointed ears and curved body forming the grip, collectible barware and corkscrew design piece from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Cast metal monkey-form corkscrew shown from the front, featuring a stylised primate head, outstretched limbs creating an ergonomic handle, and an integrated corkscrew worm, displaying wear and patina consistent with use as a novelty wine accessory and collector's corkscrew.
  • Rear view of a figural cat corkscrew with a cast brass cat-form handle and steel worm, showing the curved body, tail-like arch, and stylised feline head characteristic of novelty animal-form corkscrews collected as antique wine accessories.
  • Front facial detail of a figural monkey corkscrew showing the cast metal monkey head forming the handle, with painted surface decoration and exposed spiral worm extending from the mouth area, viewed against a dark background.
  • Rear view of a figural cat corkscrew with carved wooden feline body, steel worm, and visible surface wear and patina, showing the sculptural form and functional corkscrew mechanism typical of mid-20th-century novelty barware.
  • Figural monkey corkscrew with stylised primate form, dark patinated cast metal body and cast brass worm, shown in side profile with curved tail handle and integral boot pull form, collectible figural barware from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Pair of figural cast metal corkscrews comprising a smiling cat-form corkscrew attributed to England and a monkey-form corkscrew attributed to Israel, shown side by side with integrated helix worms and stylised animal bodies, collector-grade novelty wine accessories from the twentieth century.
  • Composite detail image showing manufacturer markings and head details from two cast metal figural corkscrews, comprising an English-made cat corkscrew with registration mark 875455 and an Israeli-made monkey corkscrew with impressed maker's mark HAKUL.
  • Pair of figural corkscrews modelled as a cat and a monkey, cast in brass-toned metal with integrated spiral worms, whimsical animal-form barware and collector corkscrews from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Figural cat corkscrew with cast brass animal-form handle and steel worm, modelled as a stylised seated cat with rounded head, pointed ears and curved body forming the grip, collectible barware and corkscrew design piece from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Cast metal monkey-form corkscrew shown from the front, featuring a stylised primate head, outstretched limbs creating an ergonomic handle, and an integrated corkscrew worm, displaying wear and patina consistent with use as a novelty wine accessory and collector's corkscrew.
  • Rear view of a figural cat corkscrew with a cast brass cat-form handle and steel worm, showing the curved body, tail-like arch, and stylised feline head characteristic of novelty animal-form corkscrews collected as antique wine accessories.
  • Front facial detail of a figural monkey corkscrew showing the cast metal monkey head forming the handle, with painted surface decoration and exposed spiral worm extending from the mouth area, viewed against a dark background.
  • Rear view of a figural cat corkscrew with carved wooden feline body, steel worm, and visible surface wear and patina, showing the sculptural form and functional corkscrew mechanism typical of mid-20th-century novelty barware.
  • Figural monkey corkscrew with stylised primate form, dark patinated cast metal body and cast brass worm, shown in side profile with curved tail handle and integral boot pull form, collectible figural barware from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Pair of figural cast metal corkscrews comprising a smiling cat-form corkscrew attributed to England and a monkey-form corkscrew attributed to Israel, shown side by side with integrated helix worms and stylised animal bodies, collector-grade novelty wine accessories from the twentieth century.
  • Composite detail image showing manufacturer markings and head details from two cast metal figural corkscrews, comprising an English-made cat corkscrew with registration mark 875455 and an Israeli-made monkey corkscrew with impressed maker's mark HAKUL.
Available for purchase. Pair of vintage cast brass figural corkscrews depicting a cat and monkey, made in England and Israel, c.1950–1975.

Available for purchase. Pair of vintage cast brass figural corkscrews depicting a cat and monkey, made in England and Israel, c.1950–1975.

€95.00
€95.00
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This 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.

Both 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.

Provenance: Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands.

Measurements:
Cat: 4.5 × 3.3 × 0.95 cm, 165 g.
Monkey: 4.2 × 2.1 × 0.86 cm, 86 g.

Circa: c.1950–1975.

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