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Matt Perkin patented a Codd bottle opener with corkscrew in 1884 with a spout designed for pouring. Known as a "Coney's Patent", it was clearly successful as many have surfaced over the years in a variety of sizes. Further variations of a spout designed Codd bottle opener with a corkscrew were manufactured over the years. Later registered designs surfaced with a cap lifter hook fixed to the shaft & a rarer registered design incorporated a knife at the opposite end of the handle. Below you'll see a wonderful selection of Codd bottle opener corkscrews together with a Codd bottle. The variations are incredible & there's no doubt they look great as a collection. |
Simple form Codd bottle opener corkscrews can be found fairly cheaply at antique fairs & on excellent websites such as Corkscrew Central. Codd bottle opener corkscrews with a pouring spout like the example to the left are highly sought after by eager collectors. The example shown has a fairly fragile handle design & often surfaces in poor condition. Excellent examples demand higher prices, as they say, condition is king! Of course, Codd bottles are very collectible too. Ebay is a great site to find interesting variations for your collection. |