Type

Tee shape corkscrew

Mark

PROSPER DAVID

Description

This french corkscrew with wire worm is assembled with a large boxwood handle in the shape of quite corpulent barrel. Last nine rings on each side decorate this handle on each of the two ends. The stem of the wire worm is with rectangular section, it carries the inscription “Prosper David”. It crosses the handle and is maintained with a brass disc. The history of this manufacturer is still unknown, however the name of the company appears on an article of newspaper at the time of the strikes of 1936 in Isere.

Length

Overall length: 4 3/8 inches (11 centimeters)
Worm : 2 inches (4 centimeters) with 4 helical peak
Handle: 4 inches (10 centimeters)

Weight

1.70 ounces (50 grammes)

Valuation

12 USD (10 €) - Valuation march 16, 2007

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