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Profile image of a rare Walter Bosse corkscrew in the form of an owl. When not in use the thread of the screw is concealed within the owl's body.
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Detail showing how the edges of this large rare and unusual Walter Bosse owl corkscrew have been very well finished.
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Image showing how the head of this vintage 1950s Walter Bosse owl shaped corkscrew can be turned, which is highly fitting for an owl.
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Close up showing the age related wear and patination on the polished stripes on the belly of a vintage 1950s owl shaped corkscrew. This large and unusual work is a rare example of Walter Bosse design.
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Walter Bosse Owl Corkscrew

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A concealed freestanding corkscrew in the form of an owl, designed by Walter Bosse in the early 1950s.

This large 'black-golden' line design was produced to the highest quality by Herta Baller, Vienna, and brilliantly demonstrates Walter Bosse's renowned ability to characterise animals with abstract shapes.

The owl is solid brass, and has gone through a process of patination and polishing. The high-contrast between the areas of black and the golden shine, paired with Bosse's distinctive & Modernist style, ensures this owl makes an eye-catching and wonderfully decorative object for the home. The owl is more than just a figurine, however, as he hides a handy secret; his head, with its expressive face, lifts off to reveal a corkscrew.

Designer: Walter Bosse

Manufacturer: Walter Bosse

Year of Design: C. 1958

Dates Produced: C. 1958-63

Colour: Black, gold

Height: 9.5 cm, Width: 8 cm, Depth: 4 cm

Condition: Very good