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Type |
Figural corkscrew |
Mark |
PH |
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Description |
The type even of the figurative corkscrew, here a small cask. It is of Scandinavian invoice and more precisely of Sweden. It was manufactured by Pontus Holmberg (PH) of Eskilstuna. On the strong steel shaft is engraved “ ROSTFRI”, it has in the center the bulge very characteristic of the Scandinavian corkscrews. The handle drink some varnished is very short, the shape of the small cask makes illusion raised by the painted circles color metal. It is fixed on the crossing and riveted stem; on the top, a disc is inserted. The full worm with not centered point is screwed on the basis of shaft on the level of the bulge. |
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Length |
Overall length: 4.72 inches (12,3 centimeters) |
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Weight |
1.10 ounces (30 grammes) |
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Valuation |
11 USD (9 €) Last valuation may 24, 2006 |
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| Bibliography |
Scandinavian corkscrews : page
65 |
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