{"product_id":"korkenzieher-hase-925-silber-im-etui","title":"Rabbit corkscrew 925 silver in case — antique patinated","description":"\u003cp\u003eA galloping hare in mid-leap — hind legs stretched, front paws extended, ears laid back. A moment from the field, captured in 925 Sterling Silver. Whoever picks up this corkscrew holds not a mass-produced item, but a small animal sculpture as a wine tool — naturalistically modeled, with an antique patina, presented in a velvet-lined premium case. The hare is a classic motif from hunting and wildlife art: it stands for speed, vigilance, and old field traditions.\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 complete selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eSculpture models for wine connoisseurs, hunters, and collectors — 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\u003eThe galloping hare — naturalistic wildlife motif on a 925 silver corkscrew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike heraldic resting motifs, this hare is a \u003cstrong\u003emoment from the field\u003c\/strong\u003e: front legs extended, hind legs just pushed off, the body fully in mid-leap. This is wildlife art, not a decorative animal — modeled with attention to anatomy, fur texture, and line of movement. You can recognize the long ears, the strong calf muscles, the dense fur on the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Russian goldsmithing tradition, the hare belongs to classic \u003cstrong\u003ehunting iconography\u003c\/strong\u003e — alongside the capercaillie, spaniel, wolf, and wildfowl. On a corkscrew, the motif translates the wine moment into a small field gesture: after the hunt, it's time to uncork together.\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 in the classic standard. What visually carries the hare is the \u003cstrong\u003eantique blackening\u003c\/strong\u003e (Russian \"чернение\") — a thin, superficial layer that performs two tasks simultaneously:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eAntique look:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the depressions — between fur strands, in eyes, ear folds, and leg musculature — it remains visibly dark. This makes the relief stand out plastically, making the hare appear lively instead of flat.\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ \u003cstrong\u003eProtective layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e It prevents the silver from tarnishing uncontrollably in everyday use. The piece is \u003cstrong\u003edeliberately pre-aged\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural silver oxidation can no longer occur unintentionally from the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant for understanding: 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-in black sulfur-silver paste in engraved depressions (Manufactory SevChern). Here, it is a superficial coating — it cannot peel off like paint and does not unintentionally wear off in everyday use. If you prefer the raised areas brighter, you can polish them with a soft silver polishing cloth — the depressions remain dark and carry the relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn a premium case — a direct gift without packaging logistics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe corkscrew comes in a fabric-covered case with a velvet lining in deep navy blue. Dimensions: 159 × 199 × 40 mm. You open it, the hare presents itself on the velvet bed, the piece is immediately visible — no gift wrap, no ribbon, no \"where do I get a suitable box now\". Open the case, the impression is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote from the manufacturer: The case or box may differ in details from the photo — fabric, inner 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 hare corkscrew is suitable for occasions where wine and wildlife come together — or simply for men with a sense for nature motifs instead of machine aesthetics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✦ Hunters and foresters — as a wine companion for game cuisine, for hunting parties or St. Hubertus Day\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Wine connoisseurs with their own cellar — if wild carafes or hunting engravings already hang on the wall there\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Men's birthdays with a connection to nature — around 50, 60, 70, or for retirement\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Anniversaries of couples who share wine and common excursions into nature\u003cbr\u003e\n✦ Business partners with a hunting hobby — beyond promotional items, below the jewelry threshold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose looking for more gift ideas in a similar sphere can find the next thematic selection under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jagdgeschenke-silber-925\"\u003eHunting Gifts made of 925 Silver\u003c\/a\u003e or more broadly under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/luxusgeschenke-fuer-maenner\"\u003eLuxury Gifts for Men\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the hare corkscrew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"antique patinated\" really mean here — is it niello?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, this is not niello. Niello is another Russian technique with black sulfur-silver paste that is melted into engraved depressions — thus materially embedded deep within the silver. Here, it is a \u003cstrong\u003esuperficial blackening\u003c\/strong\u003e: a thin protective layer that remains visibly dark 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\u003eDoes the blackening wear off over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot in everyday use. The layer is not a lacquer that could peel off, nor a paint that could fade — it is materially bonded to the silver surface. If you want the raised areas to be brighter, you can polish them with a soft silver polishing cloth; the depressions retain their depth and thus the relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it solid 925 silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — 92.5% pure silver, cast as a solid piece. The corkscrew alone weighs 134 grams. Silver-plated tools can be felt by their lighter weight and wear on the handle; this is solid silver with the typical compact feel in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the helix spiral work in practice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClassically — you twist the spiral into the center of the cork, pull straight up. This works reliably for modern and medium-aged natural corks. For very old, brittle corks (40+ years), a two-pronged puller is the more delicate choice; the hare corkscrew is intended for the majority of 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, no abrasive sponge. For wine residue on the spiral, rinse briefly with lukewarm water and dry immediately. Store in the supplied case, ideally with an anti-tarnish strip inside — so that nothing tarnishes unintentionally if the piece is stored for a longer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I have an engraving?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — engraving is possible upon request, usually on the smooth back or on the shaft below the hare figure. Content (initials, date, short dedication), font, and position will be discussed before execution. For occasions like milestone anniversaries or retirements, the piece thus becomes a cherished memento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is the set in total?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set weighs 417 grams — of which 134 g are accounted for by the solid silver corkscrew itself, the rest by the fabric-covered case with velvet lining. In your hand, you'll feel the corkscrew as a compact piece with a clear center at the top of the sculpture.\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;\"\u003eHare Corkscrew 925 Silver — at a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corkscrew with galloping hare sculpture, 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 134 g (corkscrew solo)\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eTotal Weight in Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e 417 g\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eCorkscrew Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87 × 35 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    ✦ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #967031;\"\u003eCase Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 159 × 199 × 40 mm (fabric-covered, 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 naturalistic wildlife sculpture, hunting iconography\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 returns · 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 made of 925 Silver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em 0; color: #555; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eFlasks, wall art, and Niello pieces with classic hunting motifs — made for hunters and collectors.\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":57531608301900,"sku":"15757582893388","price":1199.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4783\/5212\/files\/korkenzieher-hase-925-silber-im-etui.jpg?v=1778679470","url":"https:\/\/premiumgeschenk.de\/en\/products\/korkenzieher-hase-925-silber-im-etui","provider":"Premium Geschenkideen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}