Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a novelty cork bottle stopper modeled after Winston Churchill. The German company, Achatit Werkstätten, made these with Hans Schirmer, the founder, and Peter Ludwig, the sculptor/designer. Achatit Werkstätten was one of the major producers in the 1950s and 1960s of the wildly popular wine stoppers, wall masks, sculptures, and plaques that decorated so many modern homes of the era.
The material consisted of a combination of finely ground rock and wood pulp mixed with binders which were poured into plaster molds, then fired and cooled, they were then painted and/or gilded, and polished with agate stones. The word agate is "achat" in German, which is how both the material and the company got their trademarked names, 'Achatit'.
This example is in good condition but there is the expected chipping in the material due to age and use. The relief of Churchill was done well enough to be easily recognized and even has his trademark cigar. The cigar doubles as a breather and or spout for pouring liquid due to being constructed out of a tube. There are no markings present but this is identical to the same construction as many other examples we have seen. The stopper is paired with a lovely red glass bottle which also has no markings present.
Comes more than ready for further research and display.
- This product is available for international shipping. Shipping not available to: Australia, France, or Germany
- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
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