Cellerman direct pull metal corkscrew from the late 19th century. Lovely dark patina.

Cellerman direct pull metal corkscrew from the late 19th century. Lovely dark patina. Worm slightly tipped.

Size 11x6.5 cm

One of the most important English manufacturers of

corkscrews was Robert Jones of Cheapside,

Birmingham. First mentioned in a Birmingham directory

as a corkscrew maker in 1829 & subsequently

mentioned until 1905, the last record of the business.

Robert Jones business was recorded as Robert Jones

& Sons in a 1840 Birmingham directory, so corkscrews

marked “Robert Jones” can be reliably dated prior to

1840.

Robert Jones registered two corkscrew designs. The

first in 1840, registered design number 423, followed

by their second design on 7th October in 1842,

number 1913. Both very desirable to corkscrew

collectors, the later being particularly so.

One of the first things you’ll notice about Robert Jones

corkscrew is the quality. There is no doubt that Robert

Jones considered quality of design a priority. Yes,

simple designs can be found but some beautifully

created designs can be too.

Robert Jones manufactured:

Folding bow corkscrews

A variety of metal Cellerman & finger pull

corkscrews

Simple T direct pulls

Direct pulls with cork gripping teeth

Henshall type corkscrews

Wolverson’s Signit corkscrew design

Direct pull corkscrews with the addition of a foil

cutter

Thomason corkscrews, including a super design

with fancy engraving on the barrel.

Jones I (registered design from 1840)

Jones II (registered design from 1842)