Hercule corkscrew

Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

RECORD - D.R.G.M

Description

Corkscrew Record with opened cage, the big length of the unit allows to extract the large cork. The shank is equipped with a thrust assembled with a bearing with 4 balls. The long one and beautiful full worm is quite cutting, it’s retained captive by a small snap ring. The wood handle is varnished, a side pin fix the shank. This German corkscrew was patented by Theodor Kämpf, Steinbach-Hallenberg/Thüringen registred design No. 958,928 July 22, 1928.

Length

Overall length: 6.69 inches (17 centimeters)
Worm length: 2.75 inches (7 centimeters)

Weight

4.48 ounces (127 grammes)

Valuation

82 USD (56 €) - Last valuation december 29, 2007

Bibliography

The ultimate corkscrew book: page 63
Korkenzieher Horst Dippel: page 75
German corkscrew registration DRGM 1891-2000: page 59


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