044-045 Collecting_Layout 10/23/13 6:10 PM Page 2
(Top) Early corkscrews of
humble materials resembled "steel worms," which
gunsmiths used to clean
musket barrels in the 1600s.
(Bottom) Rare antique
tastevins made of silver.
The finishes fade and
result in unique patinas.
century to later exquisite silver finishes, these
rare antique accoutrements are highly sought
after by collectors who are not only wine
imbibers, but thirst to surround themselves
with a bit of wine history.
Marjorie Snow is a published writer and photographer with a vast knowledge of antiques and
their history, Snow was the owner of Terra Cotta in
Las Vegas, an exclusive architectural vintage
gallery, which was featured in numerous West
Photos: Marjorie Snow
Coast magazines.
C ARMEL
M AG A Z I N E • H O L I D AY
2013
45
