Corker, Rack Corker Thuillier-lefrant No. 30. XIXth Corkscrew
Artist: Thuillier-lefrant
Corker, rack corker Thuillier-Lefrant No. 30
A rare example in superb condition.
Engraved on the top of the cage the brand of the manufacturer (T and L entwined) and "Patented SGDG".
In a cage with two uprights, strongly bolted, the pusher is moved by a rack activated by the wooden handle. The cork placed in the round pyramidal chute is forced by the pusher towards the neck of the bottle.
All moving parts operate effortlessly: drive pinion and rack teeth are not scored or worn.
No traces of xylophagous insects on the wooden handle.
Marks of use on the nickel plating.
Cultural heritage Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne: Tomachot built a secateurs and shears factory in 1877. In 1888, he rented the driving force of his factory to craftsmen who came to occupy a work cabin and sold his factory to Thuillier-Lefrant .
A rare example in superb condition.
Engraved on the top of the cage the brand of the manufacturer (T and L entwined) and "Patented SGDG".
In a cage with two uprights, strongly bolted, the pusher is moved by a rack activated by the wooden handle. The cork placed in the round pyramidal chute is forced by the pusher towards the neck of the bottle.
All moving parts operate effortlessly: drive pinion and rack teeth are not scored or worn.
No traces of xylophagous insects on the wooden handle.
Marks of use on the nickel plating.
Cultural heritage Champagne-Ardenne, Haute-Marne: Tomachot built a secateurs and shears factory in 1877. In 1888, he rented the driving force of his factory to craftsmen who came to occupy a work cabin and sold his factory to Thuillier-Lefrant .
360 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Reference (ID): 1101668
Availability: In stock
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