Silver pocket corkscrew. A mother-of-pearl handle... Lot 1

Silver pocket corkscrew. A mother-of-pearl handle in the shape of a barrel, enhanced with silver threads, the shaft engraved with scrolling rows of nets. The decoration of the shaft imitates the wick. Mark: discharge with the head of fox, repointed with the boar. Small dents in the shaft, old repair. Paris, 1738-1744. Gross weight : 25 g Height : 7,4 cm