Antique Apothecary Cork Press, Solid Brass, Art Décor Style

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We have for sale an Antique Apothecary Cork Press.
Absolutely beautiful early 1900s Brass Apothecary Cork Press with Art Décor theme.
Made of solid brass, has three graduated sizes cork compress areas largest being ¾” wide then ½” and ¼”.
The pattern running up the topside is of a long flower. Has had cork cushions added to bottom side as a protector.

Cork Presses were used throughout the 1800s and early 1900s you would have found them in Pharmacy’s and Drug stores across America.
You lift the handle and place a wet cork into the press by pushing the handle down the cork would compress to the size bottle you needed it to fit.

This Cork Press was featured in the (Wine Antiques and Collectibles) book published in 2013, page 83. This is the’ actual press that is pictured in the book.

Circa, 1900-20
Measures, 10” long, 3” wide at base.
Condition, wonderful condition with deep rich patina. Please see all pictures.

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Sku# 4761
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