{"product_id":"korkenzieher-hahn-925-silber-im-etui","title":"Corkscrew Rooster 925 Silver in Case — antique patinated","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo roosters, chest to chest, on a rustic branch fork — the classic cockfighting moment, captured in 925 sterling silver as a small genre sculpture. Anyone who picks up this corkscrew is holding not a tool, but a Russian folk scene with two fully modeled birds on top of the sculpture. Feathers, combs, tail posture, and leg musculature are meticulously crafted — made for a festive table where more happens than just pouring wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eMore from this Sphere\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eCorkscrews 925 Silver — the full selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eSculptural models for wine connoisseurs, collectors, and men with a flair for genre motifs — all in a premium case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/korkenzieher-925-silber\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eTo the Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCockfighting in Silver — a Russian Genre Scene on the 925 Silver Corkscrew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Russian folk and genre art, cockfighting is one of the classic peasant scenes — alongside troika rides, bear hunting, and market hustle. Here, the motif is translated into the corkscrew itself: \u003cstrong\u003etwo roosters face each other on a branch fork platform\u003c\/strong\u003e, both with raised plumage, comb, and tensed necks. You don't see an animal sculpture — you see a scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymbolically, the motif carries several layers: vitality and masculine energy, competition and play, village life with its rhythm of work and pleasure. On a corkscrew, this translates into a subtle hint: here, wine is not just opened casually; it is \u003cstrong\u003etreated as an occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e925 Silver with Surface Blackening — How it Really Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is 925 sterling silver, meaning 92.5% pure silver. The roosters and the branch fork platform are antiqued: a thin, superficial blackening (Russian \"чернение\") performs two functions simultaneously:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eAntique look:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the depressions — between feathers, in beak folds, around the eye, and on the bark — it remains darkly visible. The relief stands out plastically, every feather recognizable.\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ \u003cstrong\u003eProtective layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e It prevents further uncontrolled tarnishing. The piece is \u003cstrong\u003edeliberately pre-aged\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural silver oxidation can no longer inadvertently occur from the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant to understand: This blackening is \u003cstrong\u003enot a paint, not a lacquer, not a coating\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also \u003cstrong\u003enot niello\u003c\/strong\u003e — niello is another Russian technique with melted black sulfur-silver paste in engraved depressions (Manufactory SevChern). Here, it is a surface coating — it cannot peel off like paint and will not unintentionally come off during everyday use. The raised areas can be gently polished with a soft silver polishing cloth — the depressions retain their depth and thus the genre effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn a Premium Case — Ready to Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe corkscrew comes in a fabric-covered case with a velvet lining in deep navy blue. You open it, the pair of roosters present themselves on the velvet bed, the piece is immediately visible — no gift wrapping logistics, no packaging embarrassment. Open the case, and the impression is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote from the manufacturer: The case or box may vary slightly in detail from the photo — fabric, lining, and fit are handmade and vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Whom, for What Occasion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cockfighting corkscrew is suitable for occasions where wine, tradition, and genre relevance come together — and for men who appreciate a piece with history more than a mere tool:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ Wine connoisseurs with a sense for folk art and genre-related collectibles\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Substantial men's gifts: milestone birthday, retirement, business anniversary\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Wedding anniversaries for couples with a shared wine ritual\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Business partners, hosts, hobby chefs with an appreciation for Russian table traditions\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Collectors of bar accessories made of genuine materials — alongside carafes, stoppers, and decanters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those looking in a similar sphere: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/luxusgeschenke-fuer-maenner\"\u003eLuxury gifts for men\u003c\/a\u003e as the main selection, or thematically rustic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jagdgeschenke-silber-925\"\u003ehunting gifts in 925 silver\u003c\/a\u003e with wild animal motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions about the Cockfighting Corkscrew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these really two roosters, or one rooster from two sides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey are two distinct roosters — both fully modeled, placed facing each other on a common branch fork platform. You see two separate heads with combs, two beaks, four legs, and two sets of tail feathers. The motif is the cockfighting scene as a compact genre sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"antique patinated\" really mean here — is it niello?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, it's not niello. Niello is another Russian technique with black sulfur-silver paste melted into engraved depressions — thus materially embedded deep in the silver. Here, it is a \u003cstrong\u003esuperficial blackening\u003c\/strong\u003e: a thin protective layer that remains darkly visible in the relief depressions and simultaneously protects the silver from further tarnishing. The piece is deliberately pre-aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the blackening wear off over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot in everyday use. The layer is not a lacquer or paint — it is materially bonded to the silver surface. If you want the raised areas to be brighter, you can repolish them with a soft silver polishing cloth; the depressions will retain their depth and thus the relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is the piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe silver weight of the corkscrew is 112 grams — more compact than the larger sculpture models, but visually very present due to the two roosters and the branch fork platform. In your hand, you immediately feel the solid cast silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the helix spiral work practically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe spiral is classically shaped and reliably grips modern natural corks. For very old, brittle corks (40+ years), a two-pronged puller is the finer choice — the cockfighting corkscrew is intended for modern and moderately aged wine occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for the piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWipe dry after use, no dishwasher. If there are wine residues on the spiral, rinse briefly with lukewarm water and dry immediately. Store in the supplied case, ideally with anti-tarnish strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs engraving possible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — engraving is possible upon request, usually on the smooth inside of the branch fork platform under the roosters. We will discuss content, font, and position before execution. For personal occasions, the piece thus becomes a keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 4px solid #967031; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #090302; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eRooster Corkscrew 925 Silver — at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corkscrew with two roosters in a cockfighting motif, helix spiral\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 Sterling Silver, antique patinated (superficial blackening as a protective layer)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eSilver Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112 g (corkscrew)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eCorkscrew Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 × 90 × 35 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabric-covered premium case with velvet lining\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e ArgentA, Russia — Souvenir line \"From the Soul\"\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian genre sculpture, cockfighting tradition\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003ePersonalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraving and SilberVerse card upon request\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free shipping (DE) · 30-day return · in original case\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 2em 0; padding: 1.5em; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f6f0 0%, #fff 100%); border: 1px solid #e8e0d0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 0.85em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #967031;\"\u003eThematically Related\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; font-size: 1.3em; color: #090302;\"\u003eHunting Gifts in 925 Silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eHip flasks, wall art, and niello pieces with classic wild animal and fowl motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jagdgeschenke-silber-925\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.7em 2em; background: #090302; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.9em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eDiscover Hunting Gifts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ArgentA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57532259172684,"sku":"15757671727436","price":999.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/korkenzieher-hahn-925-silber-im-etui.webp?v=1778681381","url":"https:\/\/premiumgeschenk.de\/en\/products\/korkenzieher-hahn-925-silber-im-etui","provider":"Premium Geschenkideen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}