Scottie Dog Head Vintage Syroco Syrocco Wine Bottle Opener Wine Corkscrew

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This is an unmarked corkscrew in the likeness of Scottie dog, I believe. It's 5 3/4" total length and the dog's head is 3" long and 2" at the widest. It's made from the Syroco or Syrocco molding process that Adolph Hostein, owner of the Syracuse Ornamental Company, developed in the 1890s. The material is a combination of a wood compound and casting fluids that were then poured into molds. The finished casting appears to be hand carved wood. The Syracuse Ornamental Company produced many products including ashtrays, decorative architectural moldings and very sought after cork screws. By the 1940's, other companies were producing Syrocco products. I don't know which company made this piece. It's an interesting piece to add to a collection or to use. I have another listed Syroco dog head which is a Boxer dog bottle cap opener. Check it out. I'll combine items for reduced shipping.