Type |
Pocket corkscrew |
|
Mark |
None |
|
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. Rock the
prongs back and forth between the bottle neck and the cork, until the
prongs reach the length of the cork, then twist and pull to remove. |
|
Length |
Overall length: 3.54 inches (9 centimeters) |
|
Weight |
1.06 ounces (30 grammes) |
|
Valuation |
25 USD (16 €) - Last valuation june 1, 2008 |
|
Bibliography |
La folie des tire-bouchons : page 95 |