Corkscrew with brush

Museum Object Number 1958.2538

Object Name

Corkscrew with brush

Category

Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Origin Notes

As per previous cataloguer.

Date

1775-1850

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Side of corkscrew shaft; "WILL &/ [F or P?] INC[K]" stamped incuse in capitals.

Materials

Ivory (tooth); Iron; Bristles; Brass

Techniques

Wrought

Dimensions (inches)

5.276 (H) , 5.906 (W) , 0.787 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

13.4 (H) , 15 (W) , 2 (D)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Giulian, Bertrand B. 1995 Corkscrews of the Eighteenth Century: Artistry in Iron and Steel.
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