Vintage Laurent Siret Grapevine Corkscrew Anjou Saumur Sylvain Mainfry France

Description

View Vintage Laurent Siret Grapevine Corkscrew Anjou Saumur Sylvain Mainfry France with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This particular piece is a rare promotional/advertising variant featuring an authentic, riveted brass plate on the handle that reads:"ANJOU-SAUMUR SYLVAIN MAINFRY". Because these are made from natural vines, no two handles are exactly alike. Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage French T-handle corkscrew handcrafted by the renowned artisan  Laurent Siret  in Rochefort-sur-Loire, France. This particular piece is a rare promotional/advertising variant featuring an authentic, riveted brass plate on the handle that reads:  "ANJOU-SAUMUR SYLVAIN MAINFRY" . Sylvain Mainfry was a historic mid-20th-century wine merchant ( négociant ) operating in the famous Loire Valley wine region. These customized corkscrews were commissioned in limited quantities for use in tasting cellars or as premium gifts for top clients. Key Features & Details: Maker's Mark:  Clearly stamped  "LAURENT SIRET / ROCHEFORT S / LOIRE"  on the metal shank. Handle Material:  Made from a uniquely gnarled, polished, and lacquered grapevine root stock. Because these are made from natural vines, no two handles are exactly alike. Design:  Traditional T-handle design featuring a sturdy, sharp steel worm (corkscrew helix). Origin:  Made in France (Loire Valley). Era:  Mid-20th Century. Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful, rich patina on the wood handle and brass plate. The metal shank and worm are strong and structurally sound, showing light, authentic signs of age/wear appropriate for a vintage barware piece. The stamped lettering is crisp and completely legible. Please review the high-resolution photos to inspect the exact condition of the item. Perfect addition to any vintage barware collection, French tobaccophelia/winery collection, or as a functional conversation piece for your wine cellar! Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Barware › Corkscrews & Openers. Brand: Laurent Siret.

Number of Items in Set

1

Number of Holes

1

Wood Tone

Dark Brown Wood

Occasion

All Occasions

Color

Brown

Material

Wood

Brand

Laurent Siret

Type

Corkscrew

Number in Pack

1

Original/Reproduction

Original

Style

French

Theme

Barware

Features

Handle

Handmade

Yes