The Old Corkscrew is a unique antique dealer with the largest collection of antique corkscrews in Africa. Operating from the shop, local and international antique fairs and online it possesses an impressive collection of notable antiques.
We regularly visit the antique fairs in the United Kingdom including Lapada and The Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia London where we showcase our new discoveries. Visitors to the fairs are sure to find a rare piece amongst our collection.
When next in South Africa be sure to visit our antique shop in Franschhoek. This picturesque town which is nestled in the winelands of the Western Cape is a comfortable fifty-minute drive from Cape Town.
Franschhoek known as the ’Food and Wine Capital’ of South Africa, boasts many restaurants, some situated on award winning wine farms.
Exceptional Pieces
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Victorian set of three silver figural centrepieces marked for London 1867 by Robert Hennell.
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Indian Colonial silver cup & cover by Hamilton & Co. Circa 1850-1860.
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Large silver photograph frame marked for Birmingham 1942 by Sanders & Mackenzie.
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Late 19th Century silver plated wine ewer by Elkington & Co. with their date letter (Q) for 1877.
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Pair of parcel gilt silver candelabra marked for London 1975 by Stuart Devlin.
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Edwardian silver posy holder marked for Birmingham 1905 by George Unite.
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George III silver strainer marked for London 1770 by Francis Butty & Nicholas Dumee.
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Pair of silver wine coasters marked for Sheffield 1937 by Mappin & Webb.
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Art Deco silver cocktail shaker marked for Sheffield 1930 by James Deakin & Sons.
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Irish George IV silver sugar bowl marked for Dublin 1825 by James Le Bas.
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Early 19th Century silver shell mounted box, inscribed: Respect The Giver and Never Forget.
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George III silver pair of Apothecary scales marked for London 1823 by John Clark.
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Victorian set of three silver figural centrepieces marked for London 1867 by Robert Hennell.
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Four piece silver tea service marked for Sheffield 1948 by Stower & Wragg Ltd.
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Victorian silver vesta case of crest form marked for Birmingham 1897 by A Bros Ltd.
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Norwegian ‘925’ silver and enamel trinket dish with fish by David Anderson, Circa 1950.
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Art Deco silver bowl marked for London 1933 by Charles Boyton.
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Edwardian novelty silver duck pepperette marked for Birmingham 1906.
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Victorian silver Mr Punch pin dish marked for Birmingham 1896 by A & J Zimmerman Ltd.
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Edwardian novelty silver Hare pepperette marked for Birmingham 1906 by Grey & Co.
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Silver goblet marked for London 2004 with chased Heraldic symbols by Richard Jarvis.
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Early 20th century Continental ‘800’ silver and Horse enamel cigarette case.
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Victorian novelty silver Cavalier trinket dish marked for London 1883 by James Barclay Hennell.
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Art Deco silver christening cup marked for Birmingham 1934 by Charles S Green & Co Ltd.
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Art Deco silver sugar spoon marked for London 1930 by H.G. Murphy.
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Art Deco silver trophy marked for Birmingham 1939 by C T Burrows & Sons.
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Victorian silver sweet dish marked for London 1894 by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater.
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Art Deco silver rose bowl marked for Birmingham 1927 by Alexander Clark & Co Ltd.
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Victorian silver tazza marked for Birmingham 1884 by Elkington & Co.
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Pair of Victorian cast silver dessert stands marked for London 1864 /1879 by Robert Garrard II.
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William IV silver tea pot marked for London 1831 by Paul Storr.
