Antique French corkscrew

Unusual antique French corkscrew featuring a handle fashioned from a taxidermy Chamois hoof, making this a true conversation piece and a wonderfully distinctive collector’s item. Combining practicality with curiosity, it is a fine example of the quirky and inventive decorative objects produced during the late 19th to early 20th century.
The hoof handle remains in excellent condition, retaining its natural texture and character, while the metal screw is in good order and securely fixed to the handle. Both decorative and functional, this is a piece that would sit equally well in a country house interior, bar display or corkscrew collection.
Its balanced proportions, measuring 15cm in both length and width, give the piece a pleasing symmetry and comfortable feel in the hand.
Length: 15cm
Width: 15cm