Corkscrew
ca. 1800 (made)
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Corkscrew, the ivory handle stained green, of circular section tapering at either side of the worm; at intervals on the handle are a series of turned mouldings, three at each side; plain steel worm with single flute, passing through the handle and rivetted over a steel washer.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast brass, steel and ivory. |
| Brief description | Corkscrew, cast brass and steel, the handle of stained ivory, France, ca.1800. |
| Physical description | Corkscrew, the ivory handle stained green, of circular section tapering at either side of the worm; at intervals on the handle are a series of turned mouldings, three at each side; plain steel worm with single flute, passing through the handle and rivetted over a steel washer. |
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| Credit line | G. Giachin Bequest |
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| Accession number | M.103-1993 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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