1877 Milan Corkscrew Society C/S and Badge
- Extremely Rare!!!
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http://www.auction.icca-corkscrew.com/detail.asp?id=1461
I have enjoyed owning this corkscrew and badge
for a number of years. It is no doubt the most historically significant
corkscrew in my collection. Now is the time for someone else to seize the
opportunity to own this incredible set.
Here's the story:
The engraving on the plaque is "SOCIETA DEL
TIRABUSCION FONDATA. LA NOTTE. DAL.25.AL26.OTTOBRE.1877.MILANO." My
interpretation is that a corkscrew collectors' club was founded in Milan, Italy
in October, 1877. The corkscrew on the plaque matches the corkscrews right down
to the fluted helix.
One end is engraved "Josè Mantegani,
Montevideo."
Is it possible that a corkscrew collecting
society was formed in Milan in 1877, Josè attended, and all attendees
were presented with a corkscrew like this engraved with their name? Because the
corkscrew is engraved "Josè Mantegani, Montevideo," one would have to
assume that he either traveled to Milan for the meeting or received his
corkscrew some other way.
The other end is engraved with a script letter
"R" and "Pelitti." Is this the manufacturer? The founder of the club?
This is the back of the badge. The badge and
corkscrew long for a suitable presentation box and the winning bidder might
want to solicit a suitable craftsman to accomplish the task.
Shipping to the U. S. will be by full value
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countries will be at the buyer's choice and expense. Please be aware that there
are limitations on the insurance coverage allowed for mailing to some countries
outside of the USA. I cannot assume responsibility for delivery in transit or
guarantee arrival, however, all documentation including shipping receipts will
be furnished. The buyer is responsible for customs duty if
applicable.
