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Antique cast iron wall wine opener with grape motif – inn style (ca. 1900)
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Lochristi, BelgiumOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 13 sales
Product description
Late 19th-early 20th-century wall-mounted wine aid, made of heavy cast iron and decorated with grapes and vines. This type was used in inns and wine cellars to prepare wine bottles before uncorking.
Important:
This is not a traditional corkscrew and no parts are missing. The object is complete and original.
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Function
This device was used to:
• support the bottle securely against the wall
• apply vertical pressure to reduce the tension on old natural corks
• make opening with a separate hand corkscrew easier and safer
The curved metal parts at the bottom are bottle supports, not clamps.
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Details
• Period: ca. 1890–1910 (Belle Époque)
• Material: cast iron, polychrome painted
• Mounting: wall-mounted
• Motif: grapes & vines
• Condition: original, with authentic signs of wear and beautiful patina
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Use today
Primarily valued today as:
• decorative wall art
• historical wine accessory
• character piece for kitchen, wine room, or hospitality interior
Sold as a decorative and historical object.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsPurple, GreenMaterialWood, Cast IronNumber of items1First ownerYesHeight46 cmWidth14 cmDepth8 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring, Crack
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Lochristi, BelgiumOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 13 sales