Corkscrew
ca. 1930 (made)
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Shagreen and ivory were fashionable materials in England during the 1930s and were used for items such as cigarette cases, cigar boxes and similar luxury goods.
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Materials and techniques | Steel, shagreen and ivory |
Brief description | Corscrew, steel, the handle covered in shagreen, mounted in ivory, Engalnd, ca.1930. |
Physical description | Corkscrew comprising a large wooden handle in the shape of a barrel, covered with shagreen. This is separated by two bands of ivory and similar bands are atttached at each end; long worm of plain steel with narrow flute. This is secured through the handle by means of a knurled silver washer. |
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Credit line | G. Giachin Bequest |
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Summary | Shagreen and ivory were fashionable materials in England during the 1930s and were used for items such as cigarette cases, cigar boxes and similar luxury goods. |
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 |
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Accession number | M.99-1993 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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