Antique silver plate champagne tap - Ca.1890's

Antique silver plate champagne tap stamped S. Maw & Son London - Circa 1890's "The Prince of Wales champagne tap" Late 19th century English tap used to take a small amount of liquid from a carbonated beverage bottle. They are usually referred to as a Champagne Tap and came into vogue in the early 19th century. Maw & Son manufactured at least three different version The threaded flared discharge nozzle secures a fine screen to filter debris from the champagne, wine or other liquid. The screens are usually missing as they would plug easily, be removed, and not be replaced, the longer smaller diameter shaft has a pointed sharp tip to make it easier to penetrate a cork. Condition: Good overall - complete with the small fine screen filter still in place - silver plate tarnished with brass showing through on high points - do not know it it still works - see all images for condition. Dimensions: 4 1/8" high x 2 1/8" wide A great item which will be an addition to any collection.