Champagne Nippers
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Champagne Nippers
These were used to cut the wire cage holding champagne corks. This example was made by Thomas Turner & co Sheffield circa late 1800s. It also has a brush for dusting the bottle from the cellar. s-k
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Re: Champagne Nippers
cool one, s-k! that would be the heavy duty or "professional" version, eh?
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Re: Champagne Nippers
you are correct Johnnie.
This must be a delux 'professional version'. Along with the snippers and the brush, it has a cork gripper and a serrated end for cutting wax/foil. s-k
This must be a delux 'professional version'. Along with the snippers and the brush, it has a cork gripper and a serrated end for cutting wax/foil. s-k
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Re: Champagne Nippers
same cutlery?
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Re: Champagne Nippers
Unfortunately, this one is unmarked. A number of companies made this type of tool so don't know who made it . s-k
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Re: Champagne Nippers
Just acquired this champagne tool. It is marked with the Royal Warrant for William the IV 1830-1837. I'm still looking for information on Evans London Bridge. s-k
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Re: Champagne Nippers
Nice one Steve!
I miss seeing Johnnie's comments on it though.
Dale
I miss seeing Johnnie's comments on it though.
Dale
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Re: Champagne Nippers
Thanks for the comment Dale. I miss Johnnie too.orvet wrote:Nice one Steve!
I miss seeing Johnnie's comments on it though.
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Re: Champagne Nippers
I can't help with the company, but those are some interesting tools, one certainly doesn't encounter such things too often, thanks for showing.
-Phil
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Re: Champagne Nippers
Thanks to all for your interest. Some smaller pocket nippers. These were common promo items circa late 1800s -early 1900s.. The middle one doubles as a cigar cutter.
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Re: Champagne Nippers
Nice one SK!
Very unusual too.
I have a bunch of cigar cutters.
I am going to do an article for the club news letter on then when I get around to it.
When I do I will post some pics.
Dale
Very unusual too.
I have a bunch of cigar cutters.
I am going to do an article for the club news letter on then when I get around to it.
When I do I will post some pics.
Dale
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Re: Champagne Nippers
Thanks for the comment Dale. I'm looking forward to seeing your cigar cutters. s-k
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Re: Champagne Nippers
S-K just so you know, I very much enjoy seeing the unusual items you have posted. It helps me learn and that is always a good thing. Thank you for sharing your most interesting collection with us here.
Phil
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