Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

AERO

Description

French wing nut (two wings) corkscrew. Use the top handle to insert the worm. Lift the cork by turning the double wing nut, which is attached to the top of the frame. A traveling wing nut - it can traverse the threads of the screw, up, down, and back again. The worm is free in the frame. Bought in France at Saint Cyr l'Ecole.

Length

Overall length: 5.90 inches (15 centimeters)
Worm length: 2.16 inches (5.3 centimeters) - 5 peak helical

Weight

5.25 ounces (147 grammes)

Valuation

103 USD (81 €) - Last valuation july 14, 2006

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