Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 14th and 15th July - 14th July 2015

Lot 1278

An 18th century Dutch silver pocket corkscrew

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1400

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Description

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.