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Vintage Time Out Chicago Advertising Corkscrew Wine Key Bottle Opener Multi Tool
Condition:
Used
Description:
Vintage Time Out Chicago branded advertising corkscrew / wine key multi-tool featuring a folding corkscrew worm, bottle opener/cap lifter, and foil-cutting knife blade. Compact pocket-sized design with white handle and original Time Out Chicago logo.
A functional wine accessory and an interesting piece of Chicago media and advertising memorabilia. Ideal for collectors of promotional items, advertising collectibles, restaurant memorabilia, branded barware, wine accessories, and Chicago-related souvenirs.
Condition Details: ***SEE PHOTOS***Pre-owned vintage condition. All tools are present, including the folding corkscrew worm, bottle opener/cap lifter, and foil-cutting knife blade. The corkscrew retains a bright finish with light surface wear from normal use. The bottle opener shows minor scratches, scuffs, and finish wear, particularly along the edges and contact surfaces. The knife blade exhibits scratches, use marks, and light discoloration consistent with age and prior use. The white handle shows age-related discoloration, staining, and rust-colored transfer around portions of the metal inserts and tool channels. The Time Out Chicago logo remains visible and legible. Overall, the tool is complete and functional with cosmetic wear consistent with age, use, and storage. Please review all photos carefully for the best assessment of condition.
Features:
- Vintage Time Out Chicago promotional advertising item
- Waiter's corkscrew / wine key design
- Folding corkscrew worm
- Bottle opener / cap lifter
- Folding foil-cutting knife blade
- White handle with Time Out Chicago logo
- Compact pocket-sized construction
- Functional and collectible
Measurements:
- Closed length: 4 3/8"
- Width: approximately 1/2" at narrow end and 7/8" at widest point
About Time Out Chicago:
Time Out Chicago was the Chicago edition of the internationally known Time Out entertainment and culture publication, part of a global brand founded in London in 1968. The publication became well known for its coverage of Chicago restaurants, nightlife, arts, music, events, and local culture. The Time Out brand continues today as a digital media and city-guide platform serving Chicago and major cities around the world.
This corkscrew appears to be a promotional item distributed during Time Out Chicago's print-era years, making it an interesting piece of Chicago media and advertising history.
Item Specifics:
- Brand: Time Out Chicago
- Type of Advertising: Promotional Item
- Theme: Media & Publishing
- Color: White
- Material: Metal & Plastic
- Features: Corkscrew, Bottle Opener, Foil Cutter
- Vintage: Yes
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Seller Note:
A nice vintage promotional piece from Chicago's cultural and entertainment scene that remains both collectible and functional.
