Overall view of a Victorian direct pull corkscrew with a turned hardwood handle, integral bottle brush and steel worm, England, c.1880–1900. Thomas Guenther Collection.

Victorian direct pull corkscrew with turned hardwood handle, integrated bottle brush and steel worm, England, c.1880–1900.

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Overall view of a Victorian direct pull corkscrew with a turned hardwood handle, integral bottle brush and steel worm, England, c.1880–1900. Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Overall view of a Victorian direct pull corkscrew with a turned hardwood handle, integral bottle brush and steel worm, England, c.1880–1900. Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Detail of the finely turned hardwood T-handle on a Victorian direct pull corkscrew, showing decorative ring turning, integrated bottle brush, and steel shank, England, circa 1880–1900.
  • Detail view of a Victorian direct pull corkscrew showing the forged steel shank and wire worm beneath a turned hardwood handle with integrated bottle brush, England, c.1880–1900.
  • Close-up of the fitted natural bristle bottle brush housed within the turned hardwood T-handle of a Victorian direct pull corkscrew, England, c.1880–1900, illustrating the integrated cleaning feature used to remove dust and cork debris before opening bottles.
  • Detail of a Victorian direct pull corkscrew showing the turned hardwood T-handle with integrated natural bristle bottle brush and forged steel worm, England, c.1880–1900.
  • Collection details image showing a Victorian direct pull corkscrew with a turned hardwood handle, steel worm and integral bottle brush, England, c.1880–1900, from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Overall view of a Victorian direct pull corkscrew with a turned hardwood handle, integral bottle brush and steel worm, England, c.1880–1900. Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Detail of the finely turned hardwood T-handle on a Victorian direct pull corkscrew, showing decorative ring turning, integrated bottle brush, and steel shank, England, circa 1880–1900.
  • Detail view of a Victorian direct pull corkscrew showing the forged steel shank and wire worm beneath a turned hardwood handle with integrated bottle brush, England, c.1880–1900.
  • Close-up of the fitted natural bristle bottle brush housed within the turned hardwood T-handle of a Victorian direct pull corkscrew, England, c.1880–1900, illustrating the integrated cleaning feature used to remove dust and cork debris before opening bottles.
  • Detail of a Victorian direct pull corkscrew showing the turned hardwood T-handle with integrated natural bristle bottle brush and forged steel worm, England, c.1880–1900.
  • Collection details image showing a Victorian direct pull corkscrew with a turned hardwood handle, steel worm and integral bottle brush, England, c.1880–1900, from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
Victorian direct pull corkscrew with turned hardwood handle, integrated bottle brush and steel worm, England, c.1880–1900.

Victorian direct pull corkscrew with turned hardwood handle, integrated bottle brush and steel worm, England, c.1880–1900.

€55.00
€55.00
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This Victorian direct pull corkscrew belongs to the classic straight-pull mechanical family developed during the nineteenth century for efficient cork extraction through direct rotational force. The finely turned hardwood T-handle incorporates an integrated bottle brush, while the steel shank and wire-formed worm represent the practical construction favoured by English workshop makers during the late Victorian period. Unmarked examples of this type were produced by several manufacturers and supplied for domestic, hotel and cellar use.

Presented in very good antique condition, the hardwood handle displays an attractive aged patina with expected wear from handling. The bottle brush remains intact, and the steel worm is straight with a sharp point and well-defined turns suitable for careful use. The corkscrew remains a sound collector's example that is equally suitable for display or occasional practical use.

SKU: TG1.125

Circa: c.1880–1900

Provenance: Thomas Guenther Collection.

Measurements: 15.7 × 12.15 × 2.5 cm

Weight: 72 g

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