Vintage Italian "Pierre The Sommelier" Corkscrew Wine Bottle Opener IOB
Silver platedMade in ItalyAn exceptional quality piece of current Italian design is this wonderful and modern Pierre Le Sommelier corkscrew bottle opener designed by Aldo Columbo and dating from around 1976. The heavily made corkscrew is silver plated with the body formed with molded designs as a sommelier's shirt, waistcoat and trousers and wearing a bow tie around his neck. His arms are formed as the leavers with molded cuffs with his head forming the screw top handle. This novelty piece has a round flat head with large protruding ears and with molded features, well-groomed hair and a large mustache. The corkscrew is marked SOMMELIER around the base and has further marks to the black plastic insert.Rare Vintage Italian Pierre The Sommelier Corkscrew Wine Bottle Opener, vintage Barware. Appropriate patina from age, minimal use. In fabulous condition, from mid 1970s