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Type |
Mechanical corkscrew |
Mark |
None |
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Description |
American corkscrew with short bell and full worm (this specimen with the broken point). This part is like the corkscrew patented by William Bennit in 1883, some differences show it, initially the form of the wood ends handle do not have the form characteristic of the nipple, in the second place the steel bell is not bronze, the latter must be marked besides name of its inventor. The shaft is firmly fixed on the top of the handle by a large rivet. Bought in US ). |
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Length |
Overall length: 5 1/4 inches (13,4 cm) |
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Weight |
2 onces (57 grammes) |
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Valuation |
49 USD (36 €) - Valuation july 26, 2007 |
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Bibliography |
Mechanical corkscrew Ferd. Peters: page 74 |
