Ask the Expert — Corkscrew

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Dear Mike:  My grandfather recently gave me this old corkscrew. All he told me was that he got it from an elderly neighbour back in the 1950s.

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Dear Mike:  My grandfather recently gave me this old corkscrew. All he told me was that he got it from an elderly neighbour back in the 1950s.

Can you tell me its age, history and value? -Trevor F., Winnipeg

Dear Trevor,

A novelty corkscrew produced in Germany in the late 1800s. (Supplied)
A novelty corkscrew produced in Germany in the late 1800s. (Supplied)

Last year, we purchased a large collection of corkscrews that included one of these. It is a novelty corkscrew produced in Germany in the late 1800s. It is not rare, yet it’s very unique.

I see people asking very high prices for the same corkscrew on the internet. Actual selling prices range from $100 to $300.

I noticed yours has cracks in the handle. Your corkscrew in its condition would sell for $100.

 

Mike Huen is an antique dealer and owner of Mike’s General Store. If you would like to have an item appraised, email your questions and include a photo to mike@mikesgeneralstore.com and put “Free Press” in the subject line, or write to Mike’s Appraisals, 52 St. Anne’s Rd., Winnipeg, MB, R2M 2Y3. Visit the website at mikesgeneralstore.com or facebook.com/mikesgeneralstorewpg.

A novelty corkscrew produced in Germany in the late 1800s. (Supplied)
A novelty corkscrew produced in Germany in the late 1800s. (Supplied)

 

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