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ORIGINAL ANTIQUE BRASS BAR MOUNTED CORKSCREW - \"THE MERRITT\"NON-CLAMP VERSION
This is the more rare variant with a non-clamp base. It requires bolting or screwing to the bar (Mounting hardware (screws) are not included).
The British Merritt bar corkscrew was manufactured in two versions one mounted with an adjustable clamp and the other with a flat circular plate and mounted with screws. Cornelius Chambers, 13 Great Charles Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England was granted British Patent No. 4,564 on March 26, 1888 and later Canadian Patent No. 33,167 on December 18, 1889. The British Merritt bar corkscrew is adjustable. The worm—the screw part—withdrawal mechanism is a famous patent and registered design. American, German and French bar corkscrews were made of cast iron, often plated with nickel. The British favoured brass, as did the Spanish.The British Manufacturers were: Gaskell & Chambers Ltd. in Dale End; Farrow & Jackson Ltd. in London; W.R. Loftus Ltd. in London; Parnall & Sons in Bristol; Samuel Mason Ltd. in Dale End; Merritt & Chambers in Dale End.
\"The Merritt” is a terrific sought after Antique English corkscrew that mounts to a bar top or table.
“The Merritt” is ideal for the passionate Corkscrew collector. You can check these clubs and societies: Association of British Corkscrew Devotees and Enthusiasts, the Canadian Corkscrew Collectors Club, Golden Gate Corkscrew Collectors, the Club Français du Tire-Bouchon, and the important, elite Associazione Italiana Collezionisti di Cavatappi.
The base is stamped \"THE MERRITT \". It’s also stamped “Patent”, M & C , and the number 5072, not sure if that’s the Catalogue product number. its exact date of manufacturing is also unknown, most likely from the 1900\'s (see photos).
Condition: Very good vintage condition for its age. It\'s in fully working order & boasts a full-length worm. There’s some light tarnish and wear consistent with age (see photos). Please view detailed photos as part of the description for overall quality, scratches and imperfections. Sold as is. No Returns.
Size: The corkscrew measures approx. 16\" but when the wood handle is straight up it is approx. 24\" to the top.
Weight: Approx 7.28 Pounds (3.3 Kilos) plus shipping carton.
IMPORTANT: This item is described to its provenance and authenticity and dates as much as we know, it\'s mentioned in the description, with no intent to deceive OR MISREPRESENT if we miss a detail that is unknown to us. Minor scuffs, scratches, scrapes, marks, nicks, cracks, etc., which don\'t affect the functionality of the item are normal in any previously owned, antique, vintage item, artifact and are to be expected.
We warrant the authenticity and condition of the item listed herein on the terms and conditions set forth below.
1. Unless otherwise indicated in the respective item descriptions (which are subject to amendment by oral or written notices or announcements made by Seller prior to sale):
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