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Silver novelty fish corkscrew, the handle modelled as a salmon. 1896. Made in Birmingham, England. Image © Bonhams 2001-2023. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28269/lot/36/a-victorian-silver-novelty-fish-corkscrew-birmingham-1896-and-four-further-items-5/
Lazy Fish corkscrew. ca. 2021. Stainless steel. BarCraft, maker. Image © 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. Fair use license. via https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Craft-Fish-shape-Corkscrew-Stainless/dp/B01KT4W8U6/ref=asc_df_B01KT4W8U6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167153947654&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1590800653821414835&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002058&hvtargid=pla-391950768439&th=1
Running fox corkscrew with the running fox in silver and the screw section being in steel. 1966. English. J. B. Chatterley and Sons, Ltd. maker. Maker’s marks: marked Birmingham, 1966. Image © 2023 Etsy, Inc. Fair use license. via https://www.etsy.com/listing/1315417626/sterling-silver-corkscrew-novelty
Chrome plated brass and steel corkscrew in the form of a dog with a corkscrew tail. 1930s, Art Deco. Maker not known. Image © 2023 Etsy, Inc. Fair use license. via https://www.etsy.com/listing/1432809810/art-deco-1930s-chrome-plated-novelty-dog
“Stork” mascot in chromed metal, based on the famous design by Francois Bazin. Mounted on a period radiator cap. 1935. Maker not shown. Image © Bonhams 2001-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27140/lot/49/?category=list&length=12&page=5
“Serpent” mascot in nickel plated bronze, on a chromed locking radiator cap. 1920s. French. J. A. Bebin, maker. Image © Bonhams 2001-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27140/lot/54/?category=list&length=12&page=5
“Lady water-skier” mascot in chrome plated die-cast metal, mounted on a radiator cap. 1930s. American, made in Chicago by Krone and Sebek. Image © Bonhams 2001-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27140/lot/55/?category=list&length=12&page=5
Automobile mascot modeled as a winged nymph in the nude holding the chains of an aquaplane board. Chrome plated die-cast alloy mounted on a radiator cap. 1930s. British. Maker not given. Image © Bonhams 2001-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27140/lot/56/?category=list&length=12&page=5
Stoplight shot cup. 1930s. American. Sterling silver with red, yellow and green circles, indicating STOP, CAUTION, and GO. Made and signed by ALVIN. Image © 1stDibs.com, Inc. 2021. Fair use license. via https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/silver-flatware-silverplate/flatware-individual-pieces/stop-caution-go-stoplight-enamel-sterling-shot-cup/id-j_10829822/
Mid-century Chrome jigger decorated with a green, yellow, and red colored traffic light design and a bakelite handle. As the liquid capacity of the spirit measure increases the engraved warnings signal Safe, and Caution, Danger. Mid 20th c. Canadian. Glo-Hill Canada, maker. Image © SIR JACK’S. Fair use license. via https://sirjacks.com/products/vintage-chrome-stoplight-jigger/
Brass stoplight jigger with green, yellow, and red lucite lights corresponding to “safe, caution, danger.” Vintage, probably mid 20th c. Canadian. Glo-Hill, Canada, maker. Maker’s marks: marked “Reg’d Design, Glo-Hill, Canada” on the base. Image © 2021 – WorthPoint Corporation. Fair use license. via https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/stoplight-jigger-shot-glass-bar-cup-1837827424
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