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Novelty: Corkscrews with the Human Figure |
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| 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. |
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| 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 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. |
![]() Pierre the Sommelier |
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