The Old Corkscrew is proud to present an extraordinary collection of early corkscrews.
Since its inception in 1994, The Old Corkscrew has championed the theme of wine collectables, with antique corkscrews becoming a mainstay in the stockholding. Founder Jeremy Astfalck initiated a meticulous cataloguing system to identify and classify the variations in corkscrew design. Over the past three decades, this system has evolved, enriched by contributions from collectors and academics worldwide.
Among the groundbreaking publications that have shaped this field is Corkscrews of the Eighteenth Century – Artistry in Iron & Steel (1995) by renowned American academic Bertrand Giulian. This seminal work explored the artistry of corkscrews from the 1680s, drawing upon collections from esteemed institutions such as the Musée Le Secq des Tournelles in France, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and international private collections. This collection features pieces from Giulian’s personal collection, all meticulously documented in his book. Additionally, many of them appear in History of Pocket Corkscrews and Penknives by Ferd Peters and Bert Giulian (2006), Mechanical Corkscrews, Their evolution, actions, and patents by Ferd. Peters (1999) and the definitive book World-Class Corkscrews by Donald A. Bull, Joseph C. Paradi & Bertrand B. Giulian (2015).
This unique offering presents a rare opportunity for collectors, wine farms, restaurants, or museums to acquire one of the most comprehensively documented collections in the field— enhancing their reputation and securing global recognition.