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A THOMASON VARIANT SERPENT HANDLE CORKSCREW
THOMASON 1802 PATENT NO. 2617
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A THOMASON VARIANT SERPENT HANDLE CORKSCREW
THOMASON 1802 PATENT NO. 2617
with gilt oval top handle and serpent raising handle (gilding on the high spots, marked Thomason Ne Plus Ultra, Archimedian screw See illustrations and back cover
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
Lot Essay
The badge has become detached cleanly from the barrel leaving a small solder mark and traces of of silver plating where the badge was fixed