Bernard Siret et Laurent Siret - Corkscrew (16) - grapevine cane - grapevine cane - Frontignan – Postillon ...

Collection of 16 grapevine corkscrews and bottle openers – Advertising models signed by Laurent Siret and Bernard Siret, and artisanal pieces

Detailed description of the 16 pieces

1. Corkscrew in grapevine cane – Handmade, unsigned model
Corkscrew made from a solid, gnarly piece of grapevine cane. The wood has a stout shape, with a rounded root knot. A flat cut reveals the heart of the wood.
The dark-bronze patina contrasts with the lighter-cut area, highlighting the natural reliefs of the material.
The chrome-plated corkscrew tip is firmly anchored in the wood.
- Materials: grapevine wood and chrome steel.
- Total length, wood and metal tip: 10 cm.
- Weight: 50 g.
- Condition: good apparent state of conservation, tip firmly fixed.

2. Bernard Siret corkscrew – “Vins du Postillon”
Advertising model signed Bernard Siret, from Saint-Calais, France. The official signature is stamped on the flat metal arm of the shaft.
The handle is made from a solid, very sinuous grapevine cane, with a pronounced wave-like silhouette. A thick grip provides comfortable handling, while several gnarly protrusions emphasize the natural character of the wood.
The genuine brass advertising plaque, fixed on the top of the handle, bears the legible inscription: “A. HABART & Cie / Vins du Postillon.”
The satin-light brown patina highlights the wood’s reliefs and knots.
- Manufacturer: Bernard Siret, Saint-Calais, France.
- Advertising mark: “A. HABART & Cie / Vins du Postillon.”
- Materials: grapevine wood, metal, and brass plaque.
- Handle length: 19 cm.
- Weight: 159 g.

3. Laurent Siret corkscrew – Advertising “Delas Frères”
Corkscrew signed Laurent Siret, from Rochefort-sur-Loire, France. The regulatory signature is stamped on the flat steel shaft.
The grapevine-handled grip features an original silhouette, with a massive textured central knot at the base of the worm, extended by a sinuous and curved bail that guarantees a good grip.
An originaI metallized advertising label, imitating gold brass, is applied to the front face of the handle. It reads: “DELAS FRÈRES / TOURNON S/ RHÔNE.” The label edges show a slight detach due to age.
The satin patina with warm brown and mahogany tones highlights the wood grain and natural knots.
- Manufacturer: Laurent Siret, Rochefort-sur-Loire, France.
- Advertising mark: “Delas Frères / Tournon s/Rhône.”
- Materials: grapevine wood, steel, and metallized label.
- Handle dimensions: 15 × 11 cm, excluding the worm.
- Weight: 169 g.

4. Laurent Siret corkscrew – Advertising “Bernard Scherb, fine wines from Alsace”
Model signed Laurent Siret, from Rochefort-sur-Loire, France. The official signature is clearly stamped on the flat steel arm.
The grapevine handle has an elongated, fine, dynamic silhouette, nearly symmetrical and horizontal, with a more pronounced protrusion on the right side.
The original gold-colored metallized advertising label is perfectly preserved and legible. It identifies the independent winemaker: “BERNARD SCHERB / VINS FINS D'ALSACE / GUEBERSCHWIHR.”
The bright honey-brown color and varnished finish highlight the wood’s natural reliefs.
- Manufacturer: Laurent Siret, Rochefort-sur-Loire, France.
- Advertising mark: “Bernard Scherb / Vins fins d'Alsace / Gueberschwihr.”
- Materials: grapevine wood, steel, and metallized label.
- Handle length: 15 cm.
- Weight: 90 g.

5. Laurent Siret corkscrew – Oval brass advertising plaque “Frontignan”
Corkscrew signed Laurent Siret, from Rochefort-sur-Loire, France. The signature is very clearly engraved on the metal shaft.
The grapevine handle curves into a slender shape. The grip features a smooth central section contrasting with a hollow, rough, textured knot at the right end.
A real oval brass advertising plaque, nailed to the wood, has a black enamel background with the raised inscription “FRONTIGNAN,” referring to the famous sweet wine of the Languedoc.
The dark mahogany patina, rich and glossy, gives the wood a warm, authentic look.
- Manufacturer: Laurent Siret, Rochefort-sur-Loire, France.
- Advertising plaque: “Frontignan.”
- Materials: grapevine wood, metal, and enameled brass.
- Handle length: 16 cm.
- Weight: 97 g.

6. Advertising corkscrew “Les Magasins J”
Advertising model with a grapevine handle, whose flat steel shaft bears a specific rectangular stamp reading “Les Magasins J.”
The piece stands out for its highly contorted S-shaped handle, with a natural hollow base on the right side and a particularly dense central knot. The wood has a twisted grain and pronounced reliefs.
Its satin medium-brown patina emphasizes the knots and natural forms of the grapevine.
- Advertising mark: “Les Magasins J.”
- Materials: grapevine wood and steel.
- Handle length: 17 cm.
- Weight: 117 g.

7. Bernard Siret corkscrew – Worn advertising plaque, letter “M”
Corkscrew signed Bernard Siret, from Saint-Calais, France. The official signature is clearly engraved on the flat metal shaft.
The handle is a stout, gnarly grapevine knot. The central wood section is dense and tapers toward a comfortable grip. The textured reliefs and natural protrusions give the model a robust silhouette.
The original brass plaque is still attached to the top of the handle, but its inscription has faded with time. Only the letter “M” remains identifiable on the right side.
The very dark, glossy mahogany patina enhances the wood’s reliefs.
- Manufacturer: Bernard Siret, Saint-Calais, France.
- Advertising plaque: worn plaque, with the letter “M” still visible.
- Materials: grapevine wood, metal, and brass.
- Handle length: 17 cm.
- Weight: 103 g.

8. Laurent Siret corkscrew – Advertising “Vins fins d'Alsace,” Bernard Scherb
Corkscrew signed Laurent Siret, from Rochefort-sur-Loire, France. The official signature is well stamped on the flat metal arm.
The grapevine handle has an elongated, slim, dynamic shape, with a nearly symmetrical horizontal silhouette. A more pronounced natural protrusion on the right gives the wood a distinctive profile.
The original gold-colored metallized advertising label is preserved and legible. It reads: “BERNARD SCHERB / VINS FINS D'ALSACE / GUEBERSCHWIHR.”
The honey-brown patina highlights the natural reliefs of the grapevine.
- Manufacturer: Laurent Siret, Rochefort-sur-Loire, France.
- Advertising mark: “Bernard Scherb / Vins fins d'Alsace / Gueberschwihr.”
- Materials: grapevine wood, steel, and metallized label.
- Handle length: 15 cm.
- Weight: 90 g.

9. Laurent Siret corkscrew – arch-shaped form
Corkscrew signed Laurent Siret, from Rochefort-sur-Loire, France. The regulatory signature is stamped on the flat steel shaft.
The grapevine handle adopts a very original arch or bridge shape. It rises to the left in a thick root knot and descends toward a rougher right end. The handle features a sinuous profile with pronounced reliefs.
The warm dark brown tone shows lighter, matte areas naturally polished by use.
- Manufacturer: Laurent Siret, Rochefort-sur-Loire, France.
- Materials: grapevine wood and steel.
- Handle length: 19 cm.
- Weight: 150 g.

10. Laurent Siret corkscrew – hook-shaped form
Corkscrew signed Laurent Siret, from Rochefort-sur-Loire, France. The signature is engraved very legibly on the metal shaft.
The grapevine handle is fairly slender and elegant. The left side is relatively straight, while the right end finishes with a natural protrusion forming a hook angled at about 90 degrees.
The honey-brown patina with light oak highlights shows the wood’s natural irregularities.
- Manufacturer: Laurent Siret, Rochefort-sur-Loire, France.
- Materials: grapevine wood and steel.
- Handle length: 17 cm.
- Weight: 80 g.

11. Laurent Siret corkscrew – missing plaque model, wave-shaped form
Corkscrew signed Laurent Siret, from Rochefort-sur-Loire, France. The official signature is perfectly visible on the steel shaft.
The grapevine handle has a sinuous, light silhouette, forming a succession of small undulations. The knobby reliefs and regular natural hollows give the grip a distinctive look.
The caramel and glossy mahogany finish highlights the curves and natural reliefs of the grapevine.
- Manufacturer: Laurent Siret, Rochefort-sur-Loire, France.
- Materials: grapevine wood and steel.
- Handle length: 16 cm.
- Weight: 55 g.

12. Laurent Siret corkscrew – angular grapevine model
Corkscrew signed Laurent Siret, from Rochefort-sur-Loire, France. The grapevine handle has a particularly knotty angular silhouette, with a large central protrusion and a handle extending at an angle.
The wood is solid for its size and shows brown, mahogany, and caramel tones. The glossy patina highlights the grain, reliefs, and natural irregularities of the material.
The flat metal shaft and helical worm complete this model with its distinctive shape.
- Manufacturer: Laurent Siret, Rochefort-sur-Loire, France.
- Marking: signature present on the metal shaft.
- Materials: grapevine wood and metal.
- Handle length: 14 cm.
- Weight: 83 g.

13. Anonymous grapevine corkscrew – massive model
Unsigned model with no identifiable advertising plaque. The grapevine handle is particularly hefty and features a large gnarly protrusion at one end, as well as a long handle with natural curves.
The wood shows a beautiful glossy patina in mahogany and warm brown tones. The hollows, knots, and reliefs give the piece a sculptural silhouette and a strong character.
- Materials: grapevine wood and metal.
- Handle length: 17 cm.
- Weight: 171 g.

14. Anonymous grapevine corkscrew – dark patina model
Model without signature or identifiable plaque. The handle has a sinuous, elongated shape with pronounced curves and irregular natural reliefs.
The patina is darker than in some other lot models, with mahogany-brown hues and darker zones that emphasize the wood grain.
- Manufacturer: unidentified.
- Marking: none.
- Materials: grapevine wood and metal.
- Weight: 121 g.

15. Anonymous grapevine corkscrew – slender form model
Unsigned corkscrew, no identifiable advertising plaque. The handle has a more elongated silhouette, with a narrow grip and natural wood undulations.
The glossy brown patina brings out the grain and reliefs. The gnarly knots of the cane make each side unique.
- Manufacturer: unidentified.
- Marking: none.
- Materials: grapevine wood and metal.
- Weight: 63 g.

16. Anonymous gnarly and patinated grapevine corkscrews
Unsigned model, no identifiable advertising plaque. The grapevine handle shows gnarly, irregular shapes with natural protrusions giving it an original silhouette.
The patina is lighter and more marked by time than the glossiest models in the collection. The contrasts between the dark brown areas, lighter sections, and wood reliefs underscore its artisanal character.
- Manufacturer: unidentified.
- Marking: none.
- Materials: grapevine wood and metal.
- Weight: 112 g.

Collection summary
- Total number of objects: 16.
- Number of corkscrews: 15.
- Number of bottle openers: 1.
- Total weight of the 16 items: 1,738 g, i.e., 1.738 kg, excluding packaging.

A varied collection bringing together advertising corkscrews signed by authors, models with original plaques preserved or missing, and several anonymous pieces with particularly distinctive natural shapes.

The first presentation image was generated by artificial intelligence for illustration purposes. The other photographs show the objects as actually offered for sale.