{"product_id":"zig-zag-lazy-tongs-corkscrew","title":"Unmarked Lazy-Tongs Mechanical Corkscrew, Steel, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eUnmarked mechanical corkscrew of the lazy-tongs or concertina family, constructed with a series of riveted articulated steel links. The mechanism expands and contracts in scissor fashion, providing mechanical leverage during cork extraction. The circular bottle collar centres the worm over the bottle neck, while the extended linkage provides the pulling action. Lazy-tongs corkscrews form a distinctive branch of late 19th- and early 20th-century mechanical corkscrew development.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe corkscrew retains an aged metal surface with expected wear, oxidation and traces of its original finish consistent with age and use. The articulated links, riveted joints, cast finger grip, bottle collar and worm appear complete. The mechanism extends and collapses correctly; the worm shows age-related wear but remains substantially intact. Offered as a functional collector's corkscrew, with careful use appropriate to its age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: TG 1.92\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1900–1930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.1 × 8.9 × 3.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 159 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54600644624725,"sku":"TG1.92","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/lazy-tongs-corkscrew-articulated-steel-mechanism-tg-1-92.jpg?v=1786457100","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/zig-zag-lazy-tongs-corkscrew","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}