Bone Handled Thomason Type King’s Corkscrew c1820

Description

Heading : Bone handled Thomason type King’s corkscrew c1820
Date : c1820
Period : George III
Origin : England
Decoration : Part Unicorn & Lion patent badge
Size :  Length closed 21.2cm Worm length 6cm
Condition : Brush and button missing and one chip to handle. half of badge missing
Restoration : None
Weight : 332 grams

Based on the original Thomason patent corkscrew. the King’s type has a rack and pinion mechanism rather than a secondary screw.  This example has a steel turning handle and full length steel worm. A very usable wine antique.