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French Antique Cast Iron Wine Bottle Corker, L. Godin, Bordeaux, 1890

$1,500
£1,126
€1,312.68
CA$2,124.31
A$2,130.18
CHF 1,232.42
MX$25,938.39
NOK 14,301.90
SEK 14,576.94
DKK 9,814.04

About the Item

This unique apparatus has a lot to do with the history and shaping of French history and culture: the wine bottle corker. Made of iron around 1890, was used in a winery in Bordeaux. On one side is an oval plate that reads “L. GODIN” with “PARIS” below. On the overflow rim is printed “MOUILLER LES BOUCHONS”. Wine production is intrinsic to French culture and is taken very seriously. Many aspects of French winemaking have remained unchanged for centuries. Great pride is taken in the wines produced in each growing region. Once a vineyard’s grapes have been harvested, pressed, and aged, the resulting wine will be bottled and finally sealed with a cork, using an iron wine corker just like this one.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 159-211stDibs: LU864826470032

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