| Probably one of the first antique corkscrews you'll come across, will be a simple, plain shanked wooden direct pull. You can find the simplest designs for around £5.00 or less, if you search hard. Prices go up depending on design, quality & makers stamps. Condition is always an important factor - a rusty corkscrew that looks like it's been eaten by a rat whilst sat in a damp cellar for 80 years isn't going to be a winner. Take your time & hold out for rust-less corkscrews with good quality handles. Look closely at potential purchases. You will come across very sad looking direct pull corkscrews that with a bit of work can be restored into a winners. Light surface rust will disappear with fine guage wire wool & a dull, dusty handle could soon be a beauty with some bees wax & elbow grease. |
| I've enjoyed compiling this corkscrew guide, I hope it can be of assistance to you. If you'd like to get in touch it would be great to hear from you. Peter@corkscrewsonline.com |
| Antique & Vintage Corkscrew Guide ~ Wooden Direct Pull Corkscrews ~ |
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| An interesting group of wooden direct pull corkscrews Top row - left to right An American Haff patent corkscrew, bulbous shank with button corkscrew, majestic American direct pull corkscrew, bulbous shank with button corkscrew - marked Smith, simple direct pull corkscrew marked R. Jones Bottom row A selection of simple direct pull corkscrews including an Early Swedish corkscrew with speedworm. |
© 2006 Peter R. Borrett