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Historic Corkscrew Collection for Sale
Do you own a winery, restaurant, casino or bar? Or have the Only Corkscrew/Viticultural Museum in USA? We may have found the perfect addition to your wine-venture. Michael Papay, a Las Vegas resident, has collected corkscrews (350+photos in PDF) for over 40 years. His amazing collection is currently offered on Ebay for sale. This is a world-wide collection including corkscrews from the USA, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, England, Canada, Russia, Portugal, and many, many more. One of the highlights of Michael’s collecting years was a February 2020 appearance on the popular show Pawn Stars (YouTube). Ric loved a number of corkscrews that Mike brought into the shop and purchased a handful.…
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Review: Wine Antiques and Collectibles
A great addition to any wine antiques collector’s library is Wine Antiques & Collectibles by Donald Bull and Joseph Paradi. With over 2,100 vibrant photos and lively text present an exciting array of wine memorabilia, it is a wonderful resource. Following a look at wine and health, and Bacchanalia, the book takes a four part journey from the vineyard to the wine cellar. Part 1 looks at various tools used in growing grapes, harvesting, and the production of wine. Tools used by coopers in barrel making, wine sampling and tasting devices, including bottling tools are also covered. The next part is “Drinking Wine,” in which many implements for removing corks, retrieving corks, and preserving wine…
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Review: The Book of Wine Antiques
For both someone who has collected wine antiques for years or has just discovered their first wine antique, The Book of Wine Antiques by Robin Butler and Gillian Walkling is a “must have” resource for their library. Published in 1986, the author/experts cover the wide range of wine antiques, silver, glassware and more with an emphasis on the Georgian era. This is the best comprehensive reference book for the wide field of wine antiques and a must have for anyone who has an interest in the field, whether a wine enthusiast, collector, student or dealer.
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Bringing Wine’s Past to the Present
Most people travel to Europe to visit tourist sites. But some like wine antiques collector Chris Griffith go to dig through old barns and hang out with local historians. Griffith owns a Napa-based business called Napa Antique Wine Artifacts. Several times a year, he travels to Eastern European countries such as Romania and Hungary to “pick” vintage wine items — everything from bottles and barrels to grape presses. “I take a lot of pride in restoring the artifacts,” he said. “If you have an appreciation for history, even in a little way,” you can learn from that experience, said Griffith. His buyers back in the U.S. also appreciate his finds. Many…