Type

Pocket corkscrew - prong puller

Mark

Twistup

Description

The american design consists of two flat metal prongs, one slightly longer than the other. These models was very used at the XIXe century, they made it possible to extract the stoppers without damaging them. Made by Epic Product Inc. Rock the prongs back and forth between the bottle neck and the cork, until the prongs reach the length of the cork, then twist and pull to remove. It is presented here with its note of use and its case of protection. Bought at Calais (France).

Length

Overall length: 4 1/2 inches (11,5 centimeters)
Handle: 2 1/2 inches (6,5 centimeters)

Weight

1.41 ounces (40 grammes)

Valuation

9 USD (6 €) - Last valuation november 7, 2007

Bibliography

The ultimate corkscrew book: page 123
Boxes full of corkscrews: page 204
Corkscrews stories volume 2: page 198

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