Lot 253

Three 19th Century Miniature Corkscrews/Ladies’ Scent Bottle Openers, with ring turned barrel shaped bone handles. The largest circa 1850 with a simple wire helix, 2½” (6.4 cm) in length. The next circa 1850 with a fluted wire helix. The third, probably French circa 1820 with coloured stain enhancing the ring turnings and a brass knopped shank above a wire helix, 2¼” (5.8 cm) in length.

Estimated Price: £100 -£200

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Description

Three 19th Century Miniature Corkscrews/Ladies’ Scent Bottle Openers, with ring turned barrel shaped bone handles. The largest circa 1850 with a simple wire helix, 2½” (6.4 cm) in length. The next circa 1850 with a fluted wire helix. The third, probably French circa 1820 with coloured stain enhancing the ring turnings and a brass knopped shank above a wire helix, 2¼” (5.8 cm) in length.