An antique cast pewter corkscrew with a handle in the form of two stylized swan heads arranged in a mirror image, its design elegant and expressive. The long, curved neck and slender beak clearly evoke the iconography of the swan, a symbol of elegance frequently used in the decorative arts of the early 20th century. The body is extended by a finely crafted helical steel worm. The corkscrew bears the markings "ÉTAIN" (pewter), indicating a regulated alloy conforming to French practices of the period.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 × 9 cm ✦ Material: Cast tin and steel ✦ Condition: Good used condition, even patina, slight traces of oxidation and wear, functional wick
Antique corkscrew combining a utilitarian function with elegant animal decoration, appreciated
