An 18th century Dutch silver pocket corkscrew

An 18th century Dutch silver pocket corkscrew,

by Hendrik Smook, Amsterdam, date letter C, possibly 1762,

shaped baluster form, with foliate scroll motifs, the screw-off matrix base with a spike and the matrix with an early 19th century crest, the handle with a rocking-horse handle, gilded worm, height 9.5cm, approx. weight 1.6oz.

The crest is that of Hamilton.