An extremely rare George III Silver & Mother of Pearl Pocket Corkscrew made in Birmingham circa 1800 by Joseph Willmore.
An extremely rare George III Silver & Mother of Pearl Pocket Corkscrew made in Birmingham circa 1800 by Joseph Willmore.
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This beautiful piece has a mother of pearl handle decorated with reeded silver bands. The steel end is attached to the handle by a silver shaft engraved with prick dot designs and this piece, unusually, also has a silver protective cover which screws in place to protect the end. This is engraved with attractive prick dot designs and foliate motifs. A rare, beautiful piece, in excellent condition. Marked with JW for Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, circa 1800.
Length: 3.25 inches, 8.13cm
Length across the handle: 2.2 inches, 5.5cm
Year
1800
Country
Birmingham
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