A few years ago, I mulled the idea of getting a tattoo of a corkscrew, and at the time a few collectors weighed in with their suggestions.
There is particular tattoo artist whose work I really like here in Maine, and she has a waiting list. In fact, she is so in demand, that she only opens her books for appointments. And, with COVID over the last year and a half, tattooing hasn’t been happening much.
Over the last week or so, she announced that she was again taking clients. That said, the subject matter needs to meet her style. And, I have no doubt that she thought that a vintage corkscrew was not only cool, but does mirror her stylings.
So, we put in a tattoo request, and a few days ago got the following response:
“Hello Josef!
Thank you for submitting a request form to schedule a tattoo appointment with me.
The piece you’ve inquired about; Vintage corkscrew ( ____________ patent) on right inner forearm, about 4″ x 6″ in size will take me an estimated 3 hours to complete.
My first available date is….”
Of course, the type of patent wasn’t left blank in the email, but it could make for a fun round of guessing…
Feel free to make a guess.
Of course, in two months the truth will reveal itself.
josef@vintagecorkscrews.com corkscrewing around 
Hey Josef,
Thank you for your post. I really enjoyed the patented information that you have shared. I have been collecting for 7-8 years and know very little.
Attached below are a few pictures of my collection.
Thank you,
Dan Porch
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Hi Dan,
For some reason I can’t see the images. Feel free to email me at josef@vintagecorkscrews.com . I would love to see what you have acquired over your 7 -8 years.
Cheers,
Josef