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Type |
Mechanical corkscrew |
| Mark |
None |
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| Description |
Corkscrew with steel propeller carried out by moulding called often “the housewife”. This type of corkscrew was very popular very long the XIX and XXème century. The wing in the shape of cocked hat immortalized by J. Pérille is replaced by a handle in the shape of heart also being used as bottle opener. The quality of manufacture of this ustensil is very average, which makes a cheap article of it. Bought in Lorraine (France). |
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| Length |
Overall length: 6 5/8 inches (17,5 centimeters) |
|
| Weight |
3.88 ounces (110 grammes) |
|
| Valuation |
25 USD (21 €) - Valuation march 16, 2007 |
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| Bibliography |
Les tire-bouchons français Modèles et fabricants: page 67 |
