This is a base metal hand painted figual corkscrew in the form of a Portuguese Cockeral, Circa 1970s, the corkscrew is transfered with the word Portugal at the base of the bird. The main body of the corkscrew is beautifully hand painted in a traditional manner (Please see all Photos).
Insight into the Link between The Cockeral and Portugal
The Cockeral is probably one of the most popular symbols of Portugal, but do you actually know why it became such a famous symbol? The legend dates back to the 14th Century, and like all legends it always told slightly different but goes something like this -
In Barcelos, a small town in Portugal a passing pilgrim who was on his way to Sao Tiago de Compostela (in Spain) was wrongly accused of theft, for which the penalty was death. Feeling threatened in a foreign village he only had his faith to call upon. He appealed to "Our Lady" and St. James (the patron saint of protection) that justice could be done, the pilgrim then found his way to the Judge who was decide his fate. The Judge was about to commence eating a roast cockeral for his dinner, when the pilgrim pleaded "If I am innocent, that cockeral will arise and crow!" the cockeral at once got up and crowed hearily. The pilgrim was released and went on his way. And to this day, the cockeral has been a symbol of faith, justice and good luck.
The Corkscrew measures 5.25" in length and is in Very Good Used Conditon, there is a charge of £1.50 to all U.K. Residents (1st Class Mail Only, others P.O.A), will also ship Worldwide no problem but please check table below for price on Postage. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact!
Postage Rates for this item
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£5.00 |
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£2.50 |
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