Two Tool Corkscrew Bow - Marked order F.Herder Soligen (BW130)

Item Reference: BW130
A two tool steel bow with corkscrew and wire breaker for champagne bottles.
Marked: F.HERDER A.Sn , SOLINGEN and crossed order keys.
Size: 3.25 x 2.75 inches.
Origin: Germany
Condition: Clean condition.

Perfect pocket tool.

Company History:-
The company was established in 1727 by Peter Herder - this is when the ace of spades was registered - the oldest trademark in Germany.
1762 - company owned by Abraham Herder and Johann Peter Herder after death of Peter Herder.
When Abraham Herder's son Johann Herder (b 1761) joined the company, Abraham named it to Joh Abr. Herder & Sne.
1839 - Abraham's grandson Friedrich Herder taken on as partner.
1841 - company re-named to Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn.
1848 - crossed keys trademark.

There were no more Herders, so the company name did not change.

1887 - Company taken over by Gustav Weyersberg.
1908 - Gustav's son Carl Weyersberg takes over company with Hermann Bick.
1927 - 'Constant' trademark for stainless steel knives.
1931 - 'Don Carlos' mark for pro knives and high carbon scissors.
1993 - company goes bankrupt with the Weyersberg and Bick families still as main shareholders.

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