James Heeley & Sons A1 Double Lever Patent Corkscrew c1890

Description

Heading : James Heeley A1 Double Lever Patent Corkscrew c1890
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Decoration : None
Size :  length 16.8cm
Condition : Deeply patinated steel
Restoration : None
Weight :  264 grams

Patented in 1888 by Neville Heeley the design of this corkscrew became iconic and much copied.  The double lever mechanism has remained the most popular design and is still produced in it’s millions today.

This example has a deep patination and appears to be totally original.  The worm is complete at 5.5cm long and is still sharp.