Designer: Carl Auböck II (1900 – 1957)

Item: Coin Corkscrew model 4795

Manufactured by: Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Country of origin: Austria

Year made: Ca. 1950s

Materials: Brass and steel

Dimensions: ½” x 4 ¾” x 2 ¾” 

Condition: Excellent 

References: Wright Auction Catalog; The Workshop: Carl Auböck Designs 1930-1980 (2016); Kois, Clemens, Carl Auböck: The Workshop, Powerhouse Books (2012); Auböck, Carl IV, die kataloge der werkstätte carl auböck 1925 – 1975, Carl Auböck Archive (2005); Auböck, Carl IV, die arbeiten der Werkstätte carl auböck – fotografiert von 1948 – 2005, Carl Auböck Archive (2009).

Description: Here is another kitchen implement utilizing an historic style commemorative coin in the handle. This corkscrew is one of the harder ones to find. It is fully marked with the correct impressed Auböck and Made in Austria touch marks. A vital addition to any serious Auböck or corkscrew collection.