Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

None

Description

This corkscrew inspired of the patent of William Bennit is with fixed bell. The principle of operation is that of the self puller, i.e. that the bell is designed to be pressed on the neck of the bottle. One turns the handle to make penetrate the worm until its progression is stopped by the bell. It's enough to continue turn in the same direction and the base of the bell acts like a driving bolt. The shaft and the bell of this corkscrew are out of bronze.

Length

4.33 inches (11 centimeters)

Weight

1.76 ounces (50 grammes)

Valuation

26 USD (22 €) - Last valuation march 23, 2006

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