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French Wine Corker
French Wine Corker
French Wine Corker
French Wine Corker
French Wine Corker
French Wine Corker
French Wine Corker

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French Wine Corker

  • This vintage French wine corker brings the fine art of French winemaking to life
  • One by one, bottles are placed on the elevated platform
  • With a crank of the lever, a weighted plunger descends to insert the cork
  • Crafted of cast-iron, this would be a perfect addition to any wine enthusiast’s collection
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$12,850
Item No. 30-6305

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Description
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;. . .
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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

39" high x 13" wide x 21" deep
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French Wine Corker
Period: 20th Century
Origin: France
Type: Other
Depth: 21.0 in. (53.34 cm)
Width: 13.0 in. (33.02 cm)
Height: 39.0 in. (99.06 cm)

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