Type |
Pocket corkscrew |
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Mark |
P.P.L - ITALY |
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Description |
The name of this corkscrew is "picnic". Realized out of plastic, it was patented in the United States under No D-247 279 on February 21, 1978. This model is manufactured in Italy (marked Made Italy on the collar of the corkscrew), it exists a model similar manufactured in Switzerland. The sheath comes to be placed in the opening of the stem to be used as handle. The short worm is with double helixes and square whorls. A retractable opener is assembled on the shaft punt. |
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Length |
Overall length: 4.33 inches (11,5 centimeters) |
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Weight |
1.23 ounces (35 grammes) |
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Valuation |
12 USD (10 €) - Last valuation may 01, 2006 |
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Bibliography |
La folie des tire-bouchons : page
83 |