La ménagère corkscrew

Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

None

Description

Aero corkscrew says "the housewife". This corkscrew was very popular during a 20th century. The wings of these corkscrews could have different forms (cf. illustration). ; it has as a characteristic, for a flynut corkscrew, to have a wire worm. As for its propeller with the angular forms, it courre freely on the threaded rod. Bought in Bischwiller in Alsace.

Length

Overall length: 6 1/4 inches (15,5 centimeters)
Worm : 1 3/4 inches (5 centimeters) - 3 peak helical

Weight

4.41 ounces (125 grammes)

Valuation

2 USD (2 €) - Last valuation november 17, 2006

Bibliography

Les tire-bouchons français Modèles et fabricants : page 174
The ultimate corkscrew book : page 60


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