Antique Miniature Travel Corkscrew, Miniature Folding Bow Corkscrew for Perfume & Medicine Bottles

Antique Miniature Travel Corkscrew, Miniature Folding Bow Corkscrew for Perfume & Medicine Bottles
Wonderful Victorian Period miniature folding bow corkscrew. This is a real fully functional corkscrew designed to remove corks from perfume & medicine bottles in the Victorian Period it is a Folding Bow corkscrew made of steel with a fluted helix worm (corkscrew) folds out and the loop becomes a finger pull. The outer frame has a lovely, faceted design on both sides.
The fluted helix is designed to allow air in the bottle to release the vacuum hold, which allows pulling the cork easier.
You would have found these in a travel vanity kit or overnight bag for travelers for opening perfumes, medicines, and items with small corks.

Circa, 1890-1920s
Measures 1 ½” long, closed.
Marked, none
Condition, fair condition for age, scuff and scratches from use.
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Sku# 4796
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