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figural corkscrews

Novelty: Corkscrews with the Human Figure

What's available in the corkscrew trade in the way of human figures? Well, among others, chrome Vikings wielding battle axes, wooden drunks hanging on lampposts, plastic chefs, celluloid mermaids, brass cupids, and wooden sailors, not to mention those ubiquitous products of the English brass trade (and all suitable for hanging): Shakespeare, Guy of Warwick, etc., and etc.

chef corkscrew Shakespeare corkscrew Guy of Warwick corkscrew
Jaunty Chef.
Painted on Plastic.
Origin Unknown.
The Bard from Stratford-upon-Avon.
England
Guy of Warwick.
England



Viking Ship at Sea. Corkscrew and Bottle Opener Gift Set.
Konge Tinn's classic Royal Pewter pattern, inspired by King Olav the Holy, depicts historical events of Viking times.
KONGE TINN Royal Pewter.
Norway
.
20th Century
viking corkscrew
Viking on Land!
Norway
20th Centruy


Anri. Drunk with Lamppost. Head is a cap lifter; lamp top is the corkscrew. Other versions are musical, with a little (wooden) suitcase concealing a music box.
Anri. Italy.
viking corkscrew
Pierre the Sommelier

viking corkscrew
Clown


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