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Very Rare Wienke 1882 Antique Ornate Corkscrew Otto Von Bismarck
$ 121.42
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A very rare piece of German and world history.Rare Wienke 1882 Patent waiter's friend with bronze scales inscribed with "Wir Deutsche Fürchten Gott Sonst Nichts Auf Der Welt" (We Germans fear God and nothing else in the world) from Bismarcks famous "Speech to the Reichstagg" and the iron cross. One the other side of this beautiful ornate piece is a depiction of the Iron Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck. Page 181 of Ferd Peters History of Pocket Corkscrews and Pocket knives.
In good condition for its age, see picture details. All hinges are nice and tight. The blade and full, sharp helix snap open and closed nicely. The Wienke patent number 20815 which is lightly stamped on the support arm of this variation has worn almost completely away.
I will ship the next business day after cleared payment and will combine shipping.
*** Antique, Rare, Vintage, Old, Collectible,
Histor, Historical ****