Details
An English early to mid 18th century silver pocket corkscrew
with double scroll swivel handle and silver intaglio monogramed seal. engraved on the handle, "E*H, 1st Nov 1743" the sheath engraved with later monogram and presentation inscription, A.R., for Alexandra Regina, From The Queen Jan 1910, small dents on sheath, maker's punch on sheath, I.R., in a fitted velvet lined fish skin case.
See Front Cover Illustration
with double scroll swivel handle and silver intaglio monogramed seal. engraved on the handle, "E*H, 1st Nov 1743" the sheath engraved with later monogram and presentation inscription, A.R., for Alexandra Regina, From The Queen Jan 1910, small dents on sheath, maker's punch on sheath, I.R., in a fitted velvet lined fish skin case.
See Front Cover Illustration
Literature
Watney & Babbidge, Pl. 26 and Colour Plate IX