Sold for A$110
Wooden handle Williamson's corkscrew with can and crown seal opener attachments.. Miscellaneous. Bottle Opener. Wooden handle corkscrew with can and crown seal opener attachments. 150 mm. 20th century
Very Good. (N/A). W.A. Williamson, U.S. Patent No.587,900, August 10,1897. A plain flat bottom bell is retained with a stepped shaft. A stamped steel wire breaker, with crown seal opener is attached to a brass shaft sleeve marked "WILLIAMSON'S". The end of the handle is marked "WILLIAMSON CO PATENTED AUG 10'97 NEWARK N.J.". These examples with a crown seal opener added are illustrated in a 1946 catalogue. There is a split across the wooden handle. The bell part has worn plating. Some surface corrosion in places. Interesting patented corkscrew. Estimate: $25-50
