Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

None

Description

French wing nut (two wings) corkscrew. Use the top handle to insert the worm. Lift the cork by turning the double wing nut, which is attached to the top of the frame. A traveling wing nut - it can traverse the threads of the screw, up, down, and back again. The worm is free in the frame. Bought in France at Sète.

Length

Overall length: 5.51 inches (14,5 centimeters)
Worm length: 1.77 inches (4 centimeters)

Weight

4.06 ounces (115 grammes)

Valuation

47 USD (39 €) - Last valuation july 14, 2006

Bibliography

Les tire-bouchons français Modèles & fabricants : page 65