Description: Antique 1884 English Corkscrew, The Wulfruna Wonderful find this 1880s English patented corkscrew designed by Stephen Plant and patented in 1884. Plant named this corkscrew (Wulfruna). The corkscrew has an unusual mechanism atop the handle. To operate turn the handle counterclockwise until it stops at the top, slide the flat plate located at the top over the threaded shaft. Place the corkscrew on the bottle twist the handle clockwise until the screw is through the cork. Slide the flat plate off the threaded shaft and turn handle clockwise, this will raise the cork from the bottle. Made of steel with a Nickle-plating, this is truly a rare find in this condition. Patented, March 27, 1884, by Stephan Plant of Wolverhampton England.Measures, 7” tall, 3 ¼” wide at handle. Marked, none. Condition is very good for age. Please see all pictures as they are part of the description. Photo Props not included in sale. Thank you for viewing our store, if you have any questions on this item or any other item in our store, please contact us. Sku# 6129 © 2012-2023 RiverRat Antiques, LLC all rights reserved. Please like us on Facebook & Pinterest RiverRat Antiques
Price: 139 USD
Location: Hermosa, South Dakota
End Time: 2024-05-10T15:31:46.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Number of Items in Set: 1
Color: Silver
Material: Metal
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Corkscrew
Model: Stephen Plant
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Barware
Style: 1800s
Features: Antique
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Handmade: Yes
