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A Rare Antique 18th C. Silver & Steel Travelling Corkscrew, By S. Pemberton. For Sale
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English,dating from the second half of the 18th century - Hallmarked c. 1791.
A gentleman's George III travelling corkscrew -
The oval Sterling silver grip section is inset with two mother-of-pearl panels - each panel finished with bright-cut decoration. The grip is centrally decorated with beading and reeded bands - detailed above.
The slightly tapering screw mounting cover section is finished with simple ring form decoration.
Image 11, details the original double lobe form steel worm - the tip of which is fully intact.
The face to the base of the casing is clearly stamped with the maker's mark - " S P " - Samuel Pemberton*, Birmingham - see image 12.
*This maker's Hallmark was used by Pemberton for only three years - 1790-1792, see "Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks"
Overall height - 3 5/16" (84mm).Very good, untouched period condition - no repairs, minor bumps to the silver casing, (consistent with age and usage). Please see my other items for more antiques, ethnographic art, curios and bygones.
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