{"product_id":"t-handle-corkscrew-with-ice-pick-spike-turned-steel-europe-c-1880-1900","title":"T-Handle Corkscrew with Ice Pick Spike, Turned Steel, Europe, c.1880–1900","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eThis all-metal T-handle corkscrew belongs to the direct-pull mechanical family and incorporates a fixed side spike or ice pick within the transverse handle. The body is of turned steel construction with decorative ring turning to both the handle and shank. The worm is mounted centrally beneath the handle and is operated by standard rotational extraction. Combination corkscrews of this type were practical travel and hospitality tools during the late 19th century, particularly in continental Europe, where integrated spikes were used for opening wrapped bottles, breaking ice, or piercing sealing material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eThe example remains structurally sound with consistent age wear and oxidisation to the metal surfaces. The worm retains good definition and remains usable, with no obvious distortion visible in the shaft. Surface finish shows historic wear and spotting commensurate with age, slight damage to opposite from the spike. No maker’s marks observed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eCirca: c.1880–1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eProvenance: Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eMeasurements: \u003cbr\u003eLength 13 cm; \u003cbr\u003eWidth 13.9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eWeight: 135 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53932657934677,"sku":"TG 1.167","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/antique-t-handle-corkscrew-with-spike-metal-double-purpose-tool.jpg?v=1778835969","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/t-handle-corkscrew-with-ice-pick-spike-turned-steel-europe-c-1880-1900","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}