19th Century French Champagne Tap

Lovely figural dolpin handled Champagne tap finished in nickel plate over brass. Fully functioning spigot, the handle of which is a figural fish tail. The spout is the Dolphin's mouth. See larger photo for details. Unmarked. Length 5 5/8 inches. Minor loss of plating, showing a bit of the brass. Pretty piece with nice detailing. Cond. 9/10

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 Mother of Pearl Handled German Henckels Knife

Early 20th C Gentleman's knife with pearl scales. Pearl has high lustre with no cracks or damage. Nickle plated bolsters, brass pads. 3 blades, nail file, spear, scissors, Champagne blade & corkscrew. Henckels logo on some of the tangs. Length 3.25 inches when closed. Beautiful knife. Condition 9/10

$225.00

 American 'Post Prohibition' Figural 'OLD SNIFTER' Corkscrew

Poking fun at Senator Volstead, this figural corkscrew was created by 'Demley' in the 1930's. The corkscrew is hidden in a cavity in the rear of his pants, when not in use, and swings out & away from the body for use. Marked 'OLD SNIFTER' & 'Demley' on the base. His nose & cravat form a cap-lifter. Small piece missing from the lower left pants leg (see larger photo), but otherwise in nice condition. Stands 6.75 inches tall. Condition 7.5/10.

$90.00

 Davis' 1891 U.S. Patent Waiter's Corkscrew

David Davis' U.S. patent # 455,826 marked "THE DAVIS CORK SCREW PAT. JULY 14, 1891". 4 1/8 inches when closed. See O'Leary's book, page 83. Some surface rust & corrosion, but overall condition 8/10.

$125.00

 Erik Nylin's 1909 U.S. Patent Combinatin Tool w/Corkscrew

The patent for Nylin's combination tool claimed it to have 20 functions - they certainly appears to be at least that. This is one of two versions known to exist, & this example is in very nice condition with almost all of its original black paint intact. Measures nearly 7.5 inches from end to end. Fairly scarce. Condition 9/10.

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