Hercule corkscrew

Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

Damart Roubaix

Description

French corkscrew with turned wooden screw. Its very popular French boxwood models manufactured. For its use, turn the handle to insert the worm, then to extract the stopper while turning the handle. The octogonal handle bell is vernished. The wire worm is with not centered point. Bought in France at Montpellier (34 Herrault).

Length

Overall length: 6.30 inches (16 centimeters)
Worm : 1.77 inches (4,5 centimeters)
Handle length: 3.34 inches (8,5 centimeters)

Weight

3.70 ounces (105 grammes)

Valuation

11 USD (9 €) - Last valuation march 23, 2006

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