Type

Tee shape corkscrew

Mark

None

Description

Corkscrew outgoing from the Leboullanger factory in Vexin (France). This manufacturer personalized most of his production by an easily recognizable handle. The wood handle is turned and ringed, the medium of the handle is ringed of brass and often finished by brass ends, which is not the case with the model presented which ends in two spheres. The full worm is centered point, it is prolonged by a round shank riveted on the top to fix the handle.Bought in France at Saint Jean de Vedas.

Length

Overall length: 3.54 inches (9 centimeters)
Handle : 3.46 inches (8.5 centimeters)
Worm length: 1.57 inches (4 centimeters)

Weight

1.13 ounces (32 grammes)

Valuation

11 USD (9 €) - Last valuation august 17, 2006

Bibliography

La folie des tire-bouchons : page 116

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