Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a pre-1900 advertising corkscrew from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The handle reads COMPLIMENTS OF WILLIAM (?) SULLIVAN DEALER IN ALES, WINES AND LIQUORS ACQUISITORÉ PORTSMOUTH BREWING CO.
VINTAGE:Circa pre-1900.
SIZE:Approximately 4-3/8" length and 3-9/16" width and 3/4" thickness.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wood and iron.
MARKINGS:Very hard-to-read patent number on reverse from possibly August or October of 1895(?).
ITEM NOTES:This is from a breweriana collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VHX10 VBHX1/11 SBHX10/13
CONDITION:6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The corkscrew is well worn and somewhat rusted.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.