Antique 1855 LONDON LEVER Corkscrew, LUND Single Lever Corkscrew, Wine Bottle Opener

Antique 1855 LONDON LEVER Corkscrew, LUND Single Lever Corkscrew, Wine Bottle Opener
Patented in London England on April 2nd, 1855, this is known as a single lever corkscrew made by William Lund and William Edward Hipkins, British Patent Number 736.
Over the years of manufacturing the single lever corkscrew, the hinge plates on the lever had several versions. The RARE hinge plates on this set are known as the Milestone Trademark.
Made of steel with a wire helix worm (corkscrew) and finished in a bronze-washed plating common in the mid to latter part of the 1800s.
The Lever is marked LUND LONDON PATENTEE on one side and The Patentee, 56 & 57 CORNHILL LONDON, Trade Mark London Est. 1796 on the other side.
Condition is very good with lots of bronze finish remaining a true collector piece. This is a matching set.

Circa, 1855+
Condition, extremely nice condition does show normal wear for age.
Measures; handle 8” long, worm 4¼” long.
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