Bidspirit auction | Corkscrew “Dachshund”. USSR, 1970s.

Corkscrew “Dachshund”. USSR, 1970s. - Metal, lacquer, steel. Marked: “Price 1 rouble” (Ts. 1 r.). Dimensions: 6 × 10 cm. A small souvenir corkscrew designed in the form of a stylized dachshund. The dog's body serves as the handle, while the tail is transformed into a spiral steel screw. The figure is rendered in a concise and simplified manner: the elongated body, short legs, prominent ears, and pointed muzzle emphasize the instantly recognizable silhouette of the breed. The object belongs to the tradition of Soviet domestic design of the 1960s and 1970s, a period during which everyday utilitarian objects were frequently given playful zoomorphic forms. Such designs combined practical functionality with decorative appeal, allowing ordinary household items to become expressive elements of interior décor. While fully functional as a corkscrew, the piece was equally intended as a decorative souvenir or accessory for a home bar, reflecting the characteristic blend of utility, humour, and design ingenuity found in Soviet applied arts of the period. The interior visualization is for illustrative purposes only and was created using artificial intelligence technologies. The photograph of the object represents the original item.