Type

Tee shape corkscrew

Mark

Manufrance MF Saint-Etienne

Description

Corkscrew produced by the munitions factory and cycle from Saint-Etienne “Manufrance”. The wire worm is rather short (3 whorls). The very pretty boxwood handle is in the shape of barrel, on the ends was affixed a metal disc with the initials of the manufacture of silvery color on black bottom. The rectangular section shaft is riveted on the top

Length

Overall length: 3 3/4 inches (10 centimeters)
Handle: 3 3/8 inches (8,8 centimeters)
Worm: 1 3/4 inches (4 centimeters) 3 peak helical

Weight

1.23 ounces (35 grammes)

Valuation

30 USD (24 €) - Last valuation may 17, 2007

Bibliography

La folie des tire-bouchons : page 116