{"product_id":"tg-3-145-french-wooden-frog-novelty-corkscrew-probably-mid-20th-century-800x800","title":"French Wooden Frog Novelty Corkscrew — Probably Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA French wooden novelty corkscrew modelled as a crouching frog, with contrasting inset eyes, an open mouth and incised details defining the feet. The curved section forming the hindquarters detaches to reveal a metal corkscrew worm, which is housed within the body when assembled. The underside is marked MADE IN FRANCE. Its concealed construction places it within the collecting category of figural corkscrews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden components are carved and shaped, with a dark reddish-brown finish and visible grain. Scratches, abrasions and finish wear are present, particularly underneath; the metal worm shows tarnishing and local oxidation. Probably dating to the mid-20th century, the example retains both inset eyes and its removable corkscrew section. The manufacturer, wood species and precise production date remain unidentified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProbably mid-20th century; exact date unconfirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight 6.25 cm × width 9.0 cm × depth 8.0 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e111 g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55679050187093,"sku":"TG 3.145","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/A_WHATISTHISFROGHIDING.png?v=1793976096","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/tg-3-145-french-wooden-frog-novelty-corkscrew-probably-mid-20th-century-800x800","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}