Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

JB with MECHE RONDE DEPOSEE

Description

Aero corkscrew says "the housewife" of the Boué & Deveson firm. This corkscrew was very popular during a 20th century. The wings of these corkscrews could have different forms (cf. illustration).

It should be noted that certain specimens were manufactured by Adolphe Pecquet (initial AP in a triangle), Boileau & Baradat (initial AP in a cercle) or by Jacques Pérille (initial JP).

Length

Overall length: 6 inches (15 centimeters)
Worm: 1 3/4 inches

Weight

4.76 ounces (125 grammes)

Valuation

21 USD (18 €)

Bibliography

Les tire-bouchons français Modèles et fabricants: page 46
The ultimate corkscrew book: page 60
L'Extracteur n° 43: page 12