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Curley’s 1884 patent marked on band

Listing # 4154
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Listing Format: Auction
Current price : $520.00  ( Reserve met )
Starting bid: $150.00
# of bids: 11
Closes: Auction is closed
Location: Wirtz, VA
Started: 10/29/2010 7:00:00 AM EDT
Ended: 11/20/2010 1:55:03 PM EDT
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DESCRIPTION

Thomas Curley’s 1884 patent number 297,232 for a self-pulling corkscrew with moveable bell. Marked on the band PAT. APR. 22 - 84 T. CURLEY TROY, N.Y. Minor plating loss on the band but buttons and bell excellent. The worm is excellent.

 This corkscrew is from the collection of Homer Babbidge. Homer was a founder member of the ICCA. He co-authored “Corkscrews for Collectors” with Bernard Watney. Homer died in 1984.

 

To view a PDF of all corkscrews from the Babbidge collection in this sale, go to http://bullworks.net/babbidge/deschb2010.pdf

Shipping by U.S Postal Service.  U.S.A. $4.95 Priority Mail for lots that fit in a Small Flat Rate Priority Mail Box; $10.70 for larger items and combined lots via Medium Flat Rate Priority Mail. Insurance is extra and at buyer’s risk if not purchased.

 

Outside USA. Actual cost billed and it depends on buyer preferences. Priority Mail International can be insured (with limitations depending on country) and tracked but not registered. First Class International Priority Mail can be registered.

Insurance extra, based upon selling price.  Buyer assumes full risk if insurance not purchased. Registered mail is the safest shipping method.

 

If you purchase more than one lot, I will combine in single shipment to save you postage.

 

Declared Value for Customs and insurance will be selling price.

 

CONDITION

Minor plating loss on the band but buttons and bell excellent. The worm is excellent.

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