Listing Format: | Auction |
Current price : |
(GBP) £1,200.00 (USD) $1,490.87 |
Starting bid: | (GBP) £1,200.00 (USD) $1,490.87 |
# of bids: | 1 |
Closes: | Auction is closed |
Location: | Luton, Beds |
Started: | 1/26/2013 EDT |
Ended: | 2/3/2013 1:00:00 PM EDT |
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Twigg’s 1867 Patent with Top Lock
Elegant version of George Twigg’s 1867 British Patent with a steel frame with some remains of a bronzed finish, a lovely dark wood handle with brush, and the top lock catch piece. The frame is marked “G Twigg’s Patent” on both sides, The bottom part of the frame is lined inside with leather.
See Ellis & Ellis – Corkscrews page 142 and Wallis – British Corkscrew Patents page 51.
Condition – Very good , most of the bronzed finish has gone, handle has a few small marks, worm is intact.
Shipping Cost: | To be determined. |
Seller accepts PayPal payments | |
Payment Details: | Paypal, Bank Transfer or UK Check. Seller would appreciate if items over 500 pounds value could be paid by Bank Transfer and not Paypal. This is due to major problems experienced previously with Paypal, plus their very high fees. Bank details will be sent on request. |