Estate Wine Opener

Estate Wine Opener - This estate wine opener is beautifully hand-finished and is based on the 1897 US patent of Michael Redlinger. The estate is fashioned of cast aluminum with an antique bronze finish. It features an ornate raised design of grapevines and clusters of grapes.

Opening a fine bottle of wine can be accomplished with style and ease and the bottle can be recorked as well.

Cork became commonplace for stopping up wine bottles in the mid-18th century. The corkscrew then had to be invented so the cork could be cleanly removed.

It wasn't until the late 18th century that the first patent for a corkscrew was granted in Birmingham, England, to Samuel Henshal. The availability of a corkscrew allowed wine-makers to use an airtight seal, permitting wine to be stored for long periods of time.

Cork removal could be a challenge on a busy night in a saloon or public house back in 19th century America. The need to safely open and serve wine resulted in the invention of the bar or speed corkscrew - one that combined spped, function and aesthetics.

Inspiration for this line of wine openers comes directly from the past. Designed to work on the newest flange top wine bottles as well as standard wine bottles. They even can be used to open corked olive oil bottles. Proudly crafted in Virginia, USA, and carry a one-year limited warranty. Makes an ideal wedding, housewarming or holdiay gift.