Type | Pocket corkscrew | N° 136 | |
Subcategory |
Prong puller | ||
Mark |
None | N° patent : | |
Description |
The original of this
type was patented in America as the Magic Cork Extractor in 1879 and
1892, by Lucian Mumford. In 1899, Mascil Converse of New York improved
upon the idea and came up with the version shown here. The design consists
of two flat metal prongs, one slightly longer than the other. This french
corkscrew made by Marcel LyonnetAmédée Boileau. |
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Length | Overall length: 3 7/8 inches (9,8 centimeters) Handle: 3 1/4 inches (8,5 centimeters) |
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Weight |
1.06 onces | ||
Valuation |
18 USD
(12 €) - Last valuation january 27, 2008 |
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Bibliography |
Les tire-bouchons français Modèles & Fabricants: page 132 |