Nickel plated Centennial Champion Wine Opener

Nickel plated Centennial Champion Wine Opener - Reproduced from the 1897 artwork featuring a Jacobean vine and flower design. Opener can uncork or recork a wine bottle in less than one second.

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.

Constructed of zinc die-cast meal and hand finished. 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.