TG 1.42 Rare Victorian Lund 1855 Patent Single Lever Corkscrew, London, England

This rare Victorian single lever corkscrew was patented in 1855 by Lund, a London-based maker and patentee operating from 24 Fleet Street and 57 Cornhill, London. Manufactured in mid-19th century England, this mechanical corkscrew represents an early innovation in lever-assisted cork extraction, predating the widespread adoption of double-lever and winged corkscrews.

Designed for the efficient removal of wine corks from glass bottles, the tool employs a single articulated lever mechanism acting against the bottle lip to extract the cork smoothly once the steel worm is inserted. Constructed from cast and forged iron with riveted triangular side plates, it bears clear stamped markings including “The Patentee, 24 Fleet St & 57 Cornhill, London” and “Lund, Patentee, London”, confirming its authenticity and original patent ownership. The detachable worm with stamped T-handle further supports its originality. Circa 1855–1865, this corkscrew is a significant example of early British patent corkscrew engineering and an important transitional form in the history of wine-related tools.

Dimensions
Length: 204 mm
Height: 76 mm
Width: 38 mm
Weight: 223 grams