rare georgian silver travelling corkscrew by joseph taylor birmingham 1794

Description

This exquisite and very rare Georgian silver travelling corkscrew is dated Birmingham 1794 and was made by the prolific silversmith John Taylor, who specialised in small pieces and objects of vertu.
The silver collar with a stunning green stained ivory barrel-shaped handle. The reeded cover unscrews to reveal the original steel helix. The cover is fully hallmarked at the base, which is quite unusual and is a bonus.
Hallmarks:
IT for Joseph Taylor.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "w" for 1794.
Duty Mark.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Height: 8cm / 3 inches.
Width: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good
Silver in very good condition..
Internal Ref: JUIN62

Dimensions

Height = 8 cm (3")
Width = 5 cm (2")
Depth = 1 cm (1")

RARE GEORGIAN SILVER TRAVELLING CORKSCREW BY JOSEPH TAYLOR, BIRMINGHAM 1794

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

JUIN62

Description

This exquisite and very rare Georgian silver travelling corkscrew is dated Birmingham 1794 and was made by the prolific silversmith John Taylor, who specialised in small pieces and objects of vertu.
The silver collar with a stunning green stained ivory barrel-shaped handle. The reeded cover unscrews to reveal the original steel helix. The cover is fully hallmarked at the base, which is quite unusual and is a bonus.
Hallmarks:
IT for Joseph Taylor.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "w" for 1794.
Duty Mark.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions:
Height: 8cm / 3 inches.
Width: 5cm / 2 inches.
Condition:
Very good
Silver in very good condition..
Internal Ref: JUIN62

Dimensions

Height = 8 cm (3")
Width = 5 cm (2")
Depth = 1 cm (1")

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