Puller and prongs

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.
This model has the characteristic to have the blades imprisoned by a wood stopper. In addition to the pink color, the handle has the same form also exactly as its case, which is to him out of natural wood. It is presented here with its wood case of protection. Bought in Belgium.

Length

Overall length: 3.54 inches (9 centimeters)
Handle: 3.14 inches (8 centimeters)

Weight

1.06 ounces (30 grammes)

Valuation

25 USD (16 €) - Last valuation june 1, 2008

Bibliography

La folie des tire-bouchons : page 95
Federzungen : page 101


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