Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

None

Description

William Hait Plant has applied for a patent on a corkscrew with integrated handle. Plant's corkscrew works by turned the worm into the cork until it reaches the frame. By continuing to turn the frame, the cork will be extracted. Plant says "It's Magic" and he has named the corkscrew "The Magic".

Length

Overall length: 3.54 inches (9 centimeters)
Worm length: 2.56 inches (6.5 centimeters)

Weight

1.94 ounces (55 grammes)

Valuation

104 USD (71 €) - Last valuation november 7, 2007

Bibliography

Mechanical corkscrew Ferd Peters: page 110
Korkenzieher Horst Dippel: page 55