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Corkscrews For SAle Index





Anri





Having first registered a trademark in 1912, Anri have now celebrated a century of hand carved products. Today, Anri of Italy still produce a variety of lovingly hand carved products. Corkscrew Central offer you a wonderful range of vintage Anri items.



Bar Screws





From smokey bars on Victorian streets to the modern day club house or home bar, Bar corkscrews have pulled corks with mechanical ingenuity. Corkscrew Central has a fine range of antique Bar corkscrews to take you back in history & of course, pull your corks!



Bar Sets





Quirky & often depicting historical figures, Bar sets provide everything you need to pull a cork or flip off a cap. Most designs surfaced in the mid 20th century & here at Corkscrew Central you'll find a terrific selection.



Books





Knowledge is king & education is the key to success! Well most people would say so. If you're a collector, books are a must. Here at Corkscrew Central are a number of very informative publications to help you on your way.



Bows





Since the late 18th century folding bows have been carried in a waistcoat pocket or chained to a chatelaine, on hand to open wine, perfume, ink & other corked liquids. There are so many variations of bows, many with interesting multi tools. The hunt is endless! Enjoy browsing the selection offered here at Corkscrew Central.



Champagne Taps





Champagne taps have been around since the 19th century. Designed to allow a tipple of champagne or other gaseous drinks without losing the fizz within the bottle. The variations are quite incredible & there are many interesting examples here at Corkscrew Central. Enjoy!



Clough





William Rockwell Clough was a prolific American corkscrew inventor & manufacturer. History states he made over 1 billion corkscrews!!! His simple wire corkscrews, many carrying advertising can be found in a variety of patents & forms. Corkscrew Central has a wonderful selection of Clough corkscrews for your perusal.



Direct Pulls





Many would say the most beautiful corkscrews are in a direct pull form. From the World's first patented corkscrew, circa 1795, to modern designs, the variations are endless. Corkscrew Central has a lovely selection for you to see & hopefully buy. Enjoy!



Figurals





Since Victorian times corkscrews have been made in a figural form. Every animal you can imagine, well nearly every one, as well as politician, celebrities, ships, cars, guns & the list goes on! Here at Corkscrew Central you'll find a wonderful selection.



Keys





The key to the door at 21 or better still the key to opening a nice bottle of wine & maybe doubling up to open a bottle of beer too. Corkscrews in the form of a key have mostly been around since the 1940's & in particular the Germans have been prolific manufacturing them. You'll find a great selection here at Corkscrew Central.



Mechanicals





Probably the most collected type of antique corkscrew & why not, with so many intriguing designs with mechanical ingenuity. From simple double levers to mechanical corkscrews with a clever clutch or a ratchet, there are so many variations to find. Here at Corkscrew Central you'll find a wonderful collection for your perusal.



Metal Finger Pulls





A simple design available in an incredible range of forms. Manufactured since the 19th century, finger pulls feel great in the hand. Here at Corkscrew Central you'll find a wonderful selection for sale.



Penknives





Pocket knives go back to the iron age. Pocket knives or Penknives in a folding form have been around since the 18th century. There are so many variations, made from a multitude of materials & many having multiple tools. Enjoy the Corkscrew Central selection & stay tuned for new arrivals!



Perfume





Perfume, ink, medicine & other liquids was all once sold in corked bottles. Smaller or miniature corkscrews, often referred to as perfume corkscrews, therefore served an important purpose. Here at Corkscrew Central you'll find a nice selection for sale.



Pocket





From a Victorian Gentleman's waistcoat pocket to a fancy Georgian vanity set, pocket corkscrews with a protective sheath have found their homes. Today, collectors are hunting for interesting & impressive variations. You'll find a super collection here at Corkscrew Central.



Prongs & Pullers





Prongs are designed to push down either side of the cork & wiggle & twist the cork out. Not particularly easy to use but they do work! Enjoy viewing this fine selection of prongs & pullers here at Corkscrew Central.



Syroco





Syroco standing for the American company Syracuse Ornamental Company manufactured a range of composition bar figures in the 1940's & 50's. There are a good number of those designs here at Corkscrew Central.



Miscellaneous





If they don't quite fit into the other categories you'll find them here. Don't think less of these poor miscellaneous items as there are some interesting items for you to peruse. Enjoy!



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United Kingdom
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