2018 Best Six

I know what you're thinking....isn't this a little late? If you were a member of the CCCC then you would have seen this well in advance, but if you aren't a member then you're in luck. Membership is only $25 and affords you access to the largest corkscrew collecting club with information only available to members as well as access to members only events and auctions. https://corkscrewclub.org/  But fortunately for you, I'm happy to share this content with non-members, so enjoy.

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1. Walker corkscrew with carved ivory handle inlaid with Sterling silver grape leaves and clusters as well as a Sterling collar above the shank. The majority of the ivory has been "inked" which is very unusual unless it is done as a monogram or family crest. 
2. Massive display corkscrew believed to have been made for The Great Exhibition which was held in London in 1851. Measuring an impressive 13 inches tall, this corkscrew would have been crafted by a master cutler to showcase his skills. The handle is made of ebony, the shank has multiple facets, and the button measures 3.25 inches wide. The helix is an archimedean worm with 30 full turns.  
3. Hull patent direct pressure corkscrew. Pulling the pin away from the handle releases the helix from the shank. Applying direct pressure spins the helix into the cork. Re-inserting the pin into the handle locks in the helix and allows the user to remove the cork.   
4. Ivory handled utensil set with knife, spoon, and fork with corkscrew. The scales of this utensil set are decorated with sailing ships and the personalization “Capt. A. W. Jenkins.” The knife blade is marked RODRIGUES 42 PICCADILLY (London). Henry Rodrigues was a retailer in Picadilly, London. The spoon and fork have the Brookes & Crookes, Sheffield maker’s mark.  c.1865. 
5. Very rare gun with corkscrew trigger. These small guns would have been screwed into a nightstand and been used to scare away intruders. This is an early black powder version with a small handle which only allows for the user's thumb. Complete with original case, attached ramrod & another tool.
6. Another early black powder gun with corkscrew trigger. This version features beautiful scrolled Sterling silver scales. The handle can be unscrewed while the gun is being screwed into the nightstand then reattached once the gun is affixed to the nightstand.