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Welcome to The Old Corkscrew library. Here you will find the latest press releases, featured antiques and articles.Featured Item of the month
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 Irish Rococo Silver MilkRare Irish Rococo Silver Milk Read more... |
Antiques and Collectables articles [View all articles]
2009
November
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A rare form of investment, Thursday 12th November Collecting antiques as an investment could be a good move. 1.7.2005 Read More... |
September
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Hallmarks, Friday 25th September A brief history of the hallmarking system and how it works. Read More... |
July
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Corkscrews, Wednesday 29th July Article from the Collectables column of Business Day dated 10th May 2005. Read More... |
2008
September
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Daniel Hockley, Tuesday 16th September A short biography of the English silversmith, Daniel Hockley. Read More... |
May
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Plique-À-Jour, Thursday 8th May Definition of Plique-À-Jour enamelling. Read More... |
The Old Corkscrew Press Releases [View all releases]
2007
August
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Silver Cutlery, Wednesday 1st August Press release for the upcoming SAADA Fair. Read More... |
2006
January
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Oldest Corkscrew @ The Old Corkscrew, Tuesday 3rd January An example of the first patented corkscrew, patented in 1795 by the Reverend Samuel Henshall, an English clergyman. Read More... |
2005
October
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The Eagle has landed, Monday 17th October Eagle's wing caddy spoon Read More... |
2004
July
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William Comyns, Wednesday 7th July William Comyns exhibition at the NAADA fair in Johannesburg Read More... |
April
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A rare cigarette box for sale which served as an invitation for the inauguration of John F. Kennedy on 20th January 1961, Tuesday 20th April The silver cigarette box was presented to Miss Juliet Prowse, the well known South African dancer and stage personality, when she was invited to attend and perform along with Frank Sinatra at the inauguration of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Read More... |