Antique French Corkscrew, Wine Bottle Opener

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We have for sale an Antique Triple Flynut French Corkscrew
Wonderful piece of history this advertising corkscrew from the early 1900s. The advertising is for the Beaulieu Vineyard in Rutherford California.
This corkscrew was originally designed by Jacques Perille’s, Patent No. 112,465 April 15, 1876 Paris France. It is an all steel corkscrew with three-sided flynut which is loosely connected allowing movement at the top of the open frame. To use you insert the bladed worm into the cork turn the upper handle clockwise then to pull the cork you twist the three-sided flynut clockwise which raises the cork from the bottle.
Corkscrew is marked on the top (Made in France, Beaulieu Vineyard in Rutherford Cal).

Side Note,
When Prohibition in the United States began in 1920, most wineries in the country were forced out of operation. However, Beaulieu Vineyards obtained a contract to supply sacramental wine to churches nationwide. The demand for such wine increased dramatically during the years of Prohibition and the winery repeatedly expanded. By the Repeal of Prohibition in 1933.

Circa, 1910
Marked, Made in France
Measures, 6” tall, 2” wide
Condition, Very good condition with wear on finish. Please see all pictures.
Photo props not included in sale.

To see all our Antique & Vintage Corkscrews and Bottle Openers click the link below to go to our Etsy store also see our Barware section.

https://www.riverratantiques.com/shop/19779657/corkscrews-openers



Sku# 4859
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