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Type | Mechanical corkscrew | N° 340 |
Subcategory |
Bell | ||
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Mark |
None | N° patent : | |
Description |
American model with locking collar called “Lifetimer”, a copyright Gadgets of California installed in Los Angeles. Very recognizable with its nickel-plated steel bell, the model presented is a modern reproduction while the box is authentic. The slogan “The gift for has lifetime”, a gift for the life is sign of robustness and longevity. A locking collar that had an elongated hole on the underside and a "nose" on the front. The elongated hole allows the handle "nose" to drop down and lock the handle when it is threaded up to the top of the shank. When the nose comes in contact with the top of the frame, it is pushed up causing the handle to "unlock". Continuous turning will then extract the cork. |
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| Length | Overall length: 5 1/2 inches
(14 centimeters) Handle: 2 7/8 inches (8,5 centimeters) Worm: 2 inches (5 centimeters) |
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Weight |
9.20 onces | ||
Valuation |
43 USD
(28 €) - Last valuation march 09, 2008 |
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Bibliography |
The ultimate corkscrew book: page 67 |
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