Mint condition cork screw wine bottle opener employing a boar's tusk for a handle, ending in a sterling silver decoration at the base; with a "Walker" collar. It is marked "STERLING" on the inside heel of the base. Circa 1875-1885 (probably Boston, Massachussettes).
The corkscrew measures 6 1/4" long x 4 1/2" wide (sans the cork).
Dealer | Clive Devenish Antiques |
Date: | Circa 1880 |
Origin | Probably Boston |
Artist/Maker | unknown |
Measurements | 6 1/4" long x 4 1/2" wide |
Inventory | View Dealer's Inventory |
Website | http://www.clivedevenishantiques.com/home.php |
Price | $895. |
Contact | Clive Devenish, 510.414.4545 or clivedevenishantiques@comcast.net |