Corkscrew
19th century (made)
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Corkscrew with handle of cast ormolu and gilt, in the form of a wine barrel with staves and hoops. Grapes and vine leaves in relief surround the barrel; long plain steel worm.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze, steel |
| Brief description | Corkscrew, steel and ormolu, France, 1800-1900, stamped BAUER GAGNERAIN. |
| Physical description | Corkscrew with handle of cast ormolu and gilt, in the form of a wine barrel with staves and hoops. Grapes and vine leaves in relief surround the barrel; long plain steel worm. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | BAUER GAGNERAIN (Stamped) |
| Credit line | G. Giachin Bequest |
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| Bibliographic reference | Bernard M. Watney and Homer D. Babbidge, Corkscrews for Collectors, Sotheby Park Bernet, London and New York, 1981, ISBN: 0 85667 113 4 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.100-1993 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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