Strange combination but I found two Pommery Champagne items and two sardine related ones this week. First, somebody brought me this unusual Champagne nippers with a built in cork grip with advertising for Pommery Sec. The interesting part is that they bear an American patent from 1880. (for sale here)
American patented combination Champagne nippers/cork grip.
Then, I found this very French sardine advertising plate from the turn of the century, a cannery from Brittany which is a plus for me! (available here), The sardine can fits in the center, framed by little bisque sardines…too nice!
The sardines Amieux are the best, of course!
At the end of the day, my dealer friend Janet brought me this interesting sardine can opener which seems to borrow the three bladed wingnut from a French double action corkscrew, pretty neat! I also has a cap lifter at the end, beer and sardines, that sounds good!
Combination sardine can & bottle opener.
To end this “good things come in pairs” story, I picked up on Monday a 1930s chrome and bakelite “Pommery & Greno” Champagne bucket in perfect condition. (for sale here)
Pommery & Greno Champagne bucket in crack-free bakelite!
