Pair of 19th century oak and steel 'London Bridge' boot-pulls of typical form, the turned handles with applied brass plaque engraved - 'This handle is part of an oak pile that was 656 years in the foundation of Old London Bridge', similar engraved and further engraved to each steel shaft - 'I OVENSTON MAKER, 72 GT. TITCHFIELD ST. LONDON', 21cm NB: A patent corkscrew by J. Ovenston also utilising Old London Bridge materials, was sold in these rooms in 2014 for £40,000, A world record price for a corkscrew.
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A collection of various golfing memorabilia including a silver trophy as a seated rabbit with golf club, a golf ball decorated corkscrew, plated trophy and golf ball with silver plaque inscribed "S.H.E.I.G.S Captain 1966 JO Wilson", a plated mug inscribed "North Wilts Golf Club Autumn Meeting 1947" and two crested china golf wood heads for East Dereham and Newcastle-under-Lyme
A sportsman's pocket knife with seven gadgets CONDITION REPORTS Maker's name Mikov (of the Czech Republic / Czechoslovakia). Overall condition dirty but sound. Cut mark by the corkscrew in the antler panel, possibly done after original manufacture and with wear to the antler panels both sides. 23 cm long.
A rare English Hampton lever corkscrew, with a bronze patina single lever with captive corkscrew, marked both sides 'The Hampton Lever', length 21cm, h.10.5cm Condition Report / Extra Information No apparent losses or repairs.Action good.Rivets all appear original.Typical age and handling wear all over.
A 19th century lazy tongs corkscrew, copper plated, stamped J Heeley & Sons Ltd, a Zigzag corkscrew stamped Brevete SGDG Marque et Modele Depose France et Etranger, an unmarked lazy tongs, a French Perfect Brevete SGDG, and a Debouchtout stamped BTE SGDG marque et Modele Deposes, France et Etranger
1st-3rd century AD. A bronze fitting in the form of an actor's mask of the goddess Venus (Greek Aphrodite); hair pulled up to the top of the head in a bow and tied with a hair band, corkscrew curls falling to either side of the face; eyes recessed for inlay, mouth open. 222 grams, 80mm (3"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition.

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