Champagne Nippers

[smiling-knife]

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

[jonet143]

cool one, s-k! that would be the heavy duty or "professional" version, eh?

[smiling-knife]

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

[jonet143]

same cutlery?

[smiling-knife]

Unfortunately, this one is unmarked. A number of companies made this type of tool so don't know who made it . s-k

[smiling-knife]

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

[orvet]

Nice one Steve!

I miss seeing Johnnie's comments on it though.

Dale

[smiling-knife]

Nice one Steve!

I miss seeing Johnnie's comments on it though.

Dale

Thanks for the comment Dale. I miss Johnnie too.

[Another Knife Collector]

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.

[smiling-knife]

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.

[orvet]

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

[smiling-knife]

Thanks for the comment Dale. I'm looking forward to seeing your cigar cutters. s-k

[philco]

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