Thomason Corkscrew with Bone Handle c1810

Description

Heading : Thomason corkscrew – 19th century
Date : c1820
Period : Regency
Origin : England
Construction : Bronze. bone. bristle.
Size :  18.5×11.7cm when clsoed
Condition : Excellent – some very fine nicks and scratches . Wiork is sharp
Restoration :None
Weight :  248 grams

The Thomason patent was the first major corkscrew patent of the 19th century lasting from 1802-1816. This example displays the patent badge.

To open the bottle simply turn the handle anti anti-clockwise to draw up the worm into the barrel and then screw clockwise to drive the screw into the cork. Once the screw is fully in the cork continue turning clockwise at which point the larger reverse direction thread will be engaged drawing the cork from the bottle. Hey presto!