Corkscrew
1999 (manufactured)
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Dualit are a well known British firm specialising in kitchen and household goods. The firm was set up by Max Gort-Barten in 1946 from a workshop on London's Old Kent Road. The first product was a toaster but the firm later diversified into kettles, coffee makers, corkscrews and grills.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gold plated metal and plastic |
| Brief description | Gold plate corkscrew and stand. Designed and manufactured by Dualit Ltd, London, 1999. |
| Physical description | The corkscrew is made up of three parts: a cylindrical gold plated section which can be opened to remove the cork by the means of two lateral hinges, a black double action spiral worm with a propeller shaped handle and a circular black stand which also acts as a foil cutter and bottle opener. The name DUALIT is embossed along the length of each hinge. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | Dualit (Makers marks; Embossed on both sides of corkscrew body and on either side of the stand.) |
| Credit line | Given by Dualit Ltd. |
| Object history | This object was donated to the Metalwork department by Dualit Ltd. Patent numbers: 97244936.1, 9724937.9. Registered designs: 2066565, 2066564. Historical significance: Dualit are a well known British firm specialising in kitchen and household goods. The firm was set up by Max Gort-Barten in 1946 from a workshop on London's Old Kent Road. The first product was a toaster but the firm later diversified into kettles, coffee makers, corkscrews and grills. The following is from the Dualit promotional brochure for 2002: The Dualit Corkscrew is made to a unique patented design, blending simplicity of line with advanced engineering. The result is a combined foil cutter, crown top bottle opener forming the stand for the corkscrew, which removes corks swiftly and accurately with the minimum of effort. The two ‘legs’ of the Corkscrew fit easily and grip firmly over the bottle, allowing the cork-removing spiral to be readily centralised. Once engaged, simply wind the three-wing handle at the top and the cork will rise up the helix withdrawing the cork. Lift the corkscrew clear of the bottle and unwind for the cork to fallout. This ergonomically designed Corkscrew is made from solid metal and stands stable within its stand. It is available in matt chrome or stunning gold plate. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
| Summary | Dualit are a well known British firm specialising in kitchen and household goods. The firm was set up by Max Gort-Barten in 1946 from a workshop on London's Old Kent Road. The first product was a toaster but the firm later diversified into kettles, coffee makers, corkscrews and grills. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.10:1 to 3-2002 |
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| Record created | May 21, 2002 |
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