Type

Tee shape corkscrew

Mark

LA BOBINE

Description

Corkscrew with short wire worm, very nice boxwood handle in the shape of barrel. The rectangular section shank is riveted on the top.
Just a few history, the Thiers factory of cutlery, BATISSE-GAYTE (1926-1952) proposed models very simple, small wood or horn handle, and all marked with the initials of the house "LA BOBINE". Manufacture seems to die with the death of the leader in 1950... (Extrait of "Les fabriques et fabriquants de tire-bouchons 1820-1970" of Gerard Bidault).

Length

4.72 inches (12 centimeters)

Weight

1.48 ounces (42 grammes)

Valuation

7 USD (6 €) - Last valuation july 14, 2006

Bibliography

Les tire-bouchons français Modèles & Fabricants : page 27