Type

Figural corkscrew

Mark

None

Description

The most common key corkscrews are those with a verdigris finish and having a grape and grapewine motif. Many are marked IN VINO VERITAS, but this is marked IN VINO VITA. This corkscrew was bought at Bordeaux (France).

Length

Overall length: 5.30 inches (13,5 centimeters)
Worm: 1.57 inches (4 centimeters) - 4 peak helical

Weight

4.06 ounces (110 grammes)

Valuation

10 USD (8 €) - Last valuation january 15, 2006

Bibliography

The ultimate corkscrew book : page 214
La folie des tire-bouchons : page 314