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Vintage 1940's/1950's Bakelite Marbled Handle Corkscrew
This is a bakelite handle corkscrew, definitely a vintage piece, likely made in the 1940's or 1950's. The color of the bakelite on this corkscrew is a marbled brown and amber, with the handle angled (not level straight across) and narrower at one end than the other, and with a flattened section at one end which we think was done to make it more comfortably fit in your hand. It measures 5 1/16 inches in length from the outside top of the handle to the bottom tip of the spiral at the base, with the handle measuring about 3 9/16 inches in length and about 14/16 inch in width at its widest point. There is no manufacturer marking. We've provided 5 images to try and show from all sides, with a close-up of the handle itself. It is the neat marbled look to the handle which makes this piece striking, with the marbling differing on all sides, some of it more muted and some more contrasting. Please note that the white "hot spots" are lighting reflection from the camera on the glossy surfaces.
Very nice condition for a piece that was used as intended. There is much expected use wear to the handle and to the metal stem...this piece is not "mint". The handle has no large chips, cracks, breaks, pieces missing, etc. But it does have wear via many little scratches, rubbed marks/areas, scraped dot and line areas, tiny white dots from scrapes, etc...a general used "look" as to be expected for a piece that has been worked with effort to open bottles. There is an as molded/as manufactured central indented circle in the middle of the narrower end of the handle. The metal portion also shows expected use wear including a discolored spot near the handle, many tiny scratches, scraping, a few tiny indented lines, etc. Also the bottom tip of the screw portion, while still sharp and usuable, has a bit of the metal chipped off on the side. None of this is bad and to us it all adds to the great antique used look of this old piece.
A nifty addition to any cork screw collection or a collection of bakelite kitchen utensils or items.
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Vintage 1940's/1950's Bakelite Handle Corkscrew with Wood or Bone Look
This is a bakelite handle corkscrew, definitely a vintage piece, likely made in the 1940's or 1950's. The handle was made to look in the fashion of carved or whittled wood or bone with the bakelite "butterscotch" or amber color showing at the two ends and the center molded and painted black. The handle is slightly angled (not level straight across) and cone-shaped or narrower at one end than the other, as a natural piece of wood or bone might be. The cork screw measures about 5 inches in length from the outside top of the handle to the bottom tip of the spiral at the base, with the handle measuring about 3 5/8 inches in length and about 7/8 inch in width at its widest point. There is no manufacturer marking. You can see the round head of the nail used to hold the handle onto the metal piece visible on one side. We've provided 5 images to try and show from all sides, with a close-up of the handle itself. Please note that the white "hot spots" are lighting reflection from the camera on the glossy surfaces.
Very nice condition for a piece that was used as intended. There is much expected use wear to the handle and to the metal stem...this piece is not "mint". The handle has no large chips, cracks, breaks, pieces missing, etc. But it does have much wear via many little scratches, rubbed marks/areas, scraped dot and line areas, tiny rim flakes on the handle ends, tiny white dots from scrapes, blackened areas on the ends, etc...a general used "look" as to be expected for a piece that has been worked with effort to open bottles. The metal portion also shows expected use wear including many tiny scratches, scraping, several tiny indented lines/spots, pitting/many pin & pit dots, black dots, etc. There is a touch of rust on the nail head holding the handle to the stem, and on the stem near the handle. Also the bottom tip of the screw portion, while still sharp and usuable, has a bit of the metal chipped off at the tip. None of this is bad and to us it all adds to the great antique used look of this old piece.
A nifty addition to any cork screw collection or a collection of bakelite kitchen utensils or items.
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Bakelite Amber & Multi-Brown Handle Bottle Opener with Can Piercer (A)
A nifty bakelite handle piece, a bottle opener with a can piercer top (can opener). Handle has a free-form mixture of multiple brown and amber colors. Measures about 7 1/2 inches in length, 2 inches greatest width, 1/2 inch greatest depth to handle, with can piercer sticking up 1 3/8 inches. On one side of the base metal portion is imprinted the words "PAT. PENDING". Wonderful used condition with no chips, cracks, etc. Has expected wear to handle with many/all over tiny scratches, rubbed spots, etc. -- this piece has not sat on a shelf! Metal portion also shows expected minor wear. But still a very usable piece and a great addition to a bakelite utensil or kitchen collectible collection.
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Bakelite Amber & Brown Handle Bottle Opener with Can Piercer (B)
A nifty bakelite handle piece, a bottle opener with a can piercer top (can opener). Handle is a combination amber color with brown free-form vertical coloring mixed in. Measures about 7 1/2 inches in length, 2 inches greatest width, 1/2 inch greatest depth to handle, with can piercer sticking up 1 3/8 inches. On one side of the base metal portion is imprinted the words "PAT. PENDING". Very nice used condition with no major chips, cracks, etc. Has expected wear to handle with many/all over tiny scratches, rubbed spots, wear dots & lines, etc. -- this piece has not sat on a shelf! Metal portion also shows wear including spotting, tarnishing, a few edge chips, a bit of surface peeling (some of this might shine off but we are leaving as is/as found). But still a very usable piece and a great addition to a bakelite utensil or kitchen collectible collection.
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Bakelite Multi-Brown Handle Bottle Opener with Can Piercer (C)
A nifty bakelite handle piece, a bottle opener with a can piercer top (can opener). The bakelite handle seems largely a deep brown, but actually has a delicate swirled multi-brown dimension, with amber near the end/tip. Measures about 7 7/8 inches in length, 2 1/8 inches greatest width, 11/16 inch greatest depth to handle, with a depth to the backside bottle rim lifters and topside narrow can piercer of about 1 inch. Wonderful used condition with no major chips, cracks, etc. Has expected wear to handle with many tiny scratches, dots, rubbed spots, etc. -- actually this piece does not have as much wear as some of the others listed, but there's definitely wear. Metal portion also shows expected wear with spotting, some peeled spots, scratches, rubbed areas, some rust to an interior back portion, etc.. But still a very usable piece and a great addition to a bakelite utensil or kitchen collectible collection.
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Bakelite Multi-Brown Handle Bottle Opener with Can Piercer, with Leather Hanging Strap (D)
A nifty bakelite handle piece, a bottle opener with a can piercer top (can opener). The bakelite handle seems a deep brown in the image, but actually has a definite delicate swirled multi-brown pattern, with a touch of amber near the metal end. A leather hanging strap loops through two holes in the handle (it looks as if it was made this way by the manufacturer). Measures about 7 inches in length (without the strap), 13/16 inches greatest width (at the handle), 1 inch greatest depth to handle, with a depth to the backside bottle rim lifters and topside narrow can piercer of about 3/4 inch. The end of the handle has an intentional flattened portion, possibly to let it hang better against a wall. Wonderful used condition with no major chips, cracks, etc. Has expected wear to handle with many tiny scratches, dots, rubbed spots, etc. -- but really not bad. Metal portion also shows some expected wear with spotting, scratches, etc., but again not bad at all. A very nice and highly usable piece, and a great addition to a bakelite utensil or kitchen collectible collection.
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Bakelite Brown & Black Handle Pie Server
This is an old bakelite handle piece, a narrow pie server with a brown handle with some black to it. On the metal portion on one side is impressed, "STA-BRITE, STAINLESS STEEL". Measures about 9 1/8 inches in length, 1 1/2 inches greatest width (stainless blade portion), 3/8 inch greatest depth to handle. This piece has seen a lot of use. The bakelite handle has a matte finish, not the shiny finish we're used to. It was either made that way or this is due to the much wear, including many tiny scratches, dots, rubbed spots, etc., throughout. Metal portion also shows expected wear with many scratches, rubbed areas, spotting, etc. The metal piece connecting the handle to the blade is tarnished to a deep gray color. Still no major chips, cracks, breaks, etc. The metal blade portion may be slightly bent downward, or this may be how the piece was made, we're not sure. It could be easily used and enjoyed, or become an old addition to a bakelite utensil or kitchen collectible collection.
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Two Piece Bakelite Brown & Black Handle Carving Set
A nifty bakelite handle set, a two piece knife & fork carving set. They are a matched pair coming out of the same home, with largely brown bakelite handles that have some black elements to them. You will note in the image that we have put scotch tape over the knife blade so that no one gets hurt when handling for shipment, unwrapping, etc. The knife measures about 10 3/4 inches in length, 7/8 inch greatest blade width, 7/8 inch greatest handle width, and 1/2 inch greatest depth to handle. The two pronged fork measures about 8 1/4 inches in length, about 3/4 inch prong width, about 7/8 inch greatest handle width, and 1/2 inch greatest depth to handle. While these pieces show some wear, they do not look as if they were used that much. They have a wonderful look with no major chips, cracks, etc. There is some expected wear to the handles with tiny scratches, dots, rubbed spots, etc., but not much. The blade and fork metal portions look really good with a some of expected wear. The metal connectors of the blade/fork to the bakelite handles are a deep gray with some wear. Very nice condition and very usable pieces, which would make a great addition to a bakelite utensil or kitchen collectible collection.
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