Bottle cork - Wood, Iron
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Selected by Ashley Calvert
He has 15 years of experience trading 20th century glass and antiques.
Estimate € 120 - € 180
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This Italian manual wine-bottle corker from the 1950s is made of wood and iron, remains fully functional and is in very good condition with slight signs of age and wear; it measures 72 × 45 × 24 cm.
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Manual wine bottle corker – 1950s – Wood and metal – Fully functional
The charm of old cellars and the gestures of tradition packed into an object rich in character: this manual corker from the fifties still retains its functionality today, combining collectible interest and practicality.
The wooden structure, with warm tones and pronounced grain, supports the metal mechanism intended for inserting corks. The wide base, vertical post, and circular bottle support compose a distinctive silhouette, expression of equipment designed for cellar work.
The surfaces show patina and visible signs of use, telling its story and enhancing the contrast between wood and metal. The corker is still perfectly functional today, a quality that adds interest to this vintage tool.
Ideal for wine enthusiasts, for collectors of rural-tradition tools, or as a decorative element in a country house, a wine shop, or a private cellar.
* Era: 1950s
* Materials: wood and metal
* Operation: manual
* Functional status: fully functional
* Height: 72 cm
* Width: 45 cm
* Depth: 24 cm
An object with a strong decorative impact, capable of evoking the bottling ritual and the pleasure of homemade wine.
Proper packaging and trackable shipping across Europe.
Manual wine bottle corker – 1950s – Wood and metal – Fully functional
The charm of old cellars and the gestures of tradition packed into an object rich in character: this manual corker from the fifties still retains its functionality today, combining collectible interest and practicality.
The wooden structure, with warm tones and pronounced grain, supports the metal mechanism intended for inserting corks. The wide base, vertical post, and circular bottle support compose a distinctive silhouette, expression of equipment designed for cellar work.
The surfaces show patina and visible signs of use, telling its story and enhancing the contrast between wood and metal. The corker is still perfectly functional today, a quality that adds interest to this vintage tool.
Ideal for wine enthusiasts, for collectors of rural-tradition tools, or as a decorative element in a country house, a wine shop, or a private cellar.
* Era: 1950s
* Materials: wood and metal
* Operation: manual
* Functional status: fully functional
* Height: 72 cm
* Width: 45 cm
* Depth: 24 cm
An object with a strong decorative impact, capable of evoking the bottling ritual and the pleasure of homemade wine.
Proper packaging and trackable shipping across Europe.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Iron, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
72 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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