1877 Milan Corkscrew Society C/S and Badge - Extremely Rare!!!

I have enjoyed owning this corkscrew and badge for a number of years. It is no doubt the most historically significant corkscrew in my collection. Now is the time for someone else to seize the opportunity to own this incredible set.

Here's the story:

The engraving on the plaque is "SOCIETA DEL TIRABUSCION FONDATA. LA NOTTE. DAL.25.AL26.OTTOBRE.1877.MILANO." My interpretation is that a corkscrew collectors' club was founded in Milan, Italy in October, 1877. The corkscrew on the plaque matches the corkscrews right down to the fluted helix.

One end is engraved "Josè Mantegani, Montevideo."

Is it possible that a corkscrew collecting society was formed in Milan in 1877, Josè attended, and all attendees were presented with a corkscrew like this engraved with their name? Because the corkscrew is engraved "Josè Mantegani, Montevideo," one would have to assume that he either traveled to Milan for the meeting or received his corkscrew some other way.

The other end is engraved with a script letter "R" and "Pelitti." Is this the manufacturer? The founder of the club?

This is the back of the badge. The badge and corkscrew long for a suitable presentation box and the winning bidder might want to solicit a suitable craftsman to accomplish the task.

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