The fine art of wine-making is brought to life by this rare French wine corker. Beautifully crafted of wrought iron, this corker is specifically designed for ease of use. One by one, a bottle is placed on the iron platform, while a weighted lever cranks down to plunge a cork into the bottle. Any wine that spilled over was collected in the basin underneath. Most corkers were hand-held or sat on floors or table tops; seated models such as this are extremely rare. Mechanically advanced yet endearingly rustic, this corker perfectly embodies the time-honored traditions of exceptional French wine-making.
The base bears the instructions “mouillez les bouchons”, meaning “wet the corks.”
Shaft inscribed “Modèle Déposé” (“registered design”) and “La Pratique”,
circa 1920
Measures: 39″ high x 13″ wide x 21″ deep.
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Dimensions:Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
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Style:Other(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Iron
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1920
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Condition:Good
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Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
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Reference Number:Seller: 30-6305Seller: LU89118737693
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