Corkscrew bow year 1930

Type

Pocket corkscrew

Mark

None

Description

This is a small steel corkscrew of English invoice. It belongs to the category of the called corkscrews “bow” because of their form. It dates from the beginning of the XXème century. It differs from its congeneric by the lengthened shape of the cage. The full worm is retained by a small pin which does not cross the two arms right through. On the level of the head, the bar is gripped to form two auricles making it possible this corkscrew to carry out the function of bottle opener. Model unearthed in England with Ashford.

Length

Close = 3.4 inches (8,7 cm) - Open = 5 inches (12,7 cm)
Worm: 1.4 inches (3,5 cm) - 4 peak helical

Weight

1.30 ounces (37 grammes)

Valuation

20 USD (17 €) last valuation 19 august, 2007

Bibliography

German corkscrew registration DRGM 1891-2000 : page 59


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