Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

Hercules

Description

Corkscrew spring tapered repulsion type Hercules, this system is the subject of an Patent No. 21,175 filed by the Germans Dunisch & Schöler Sept. 12 1883. The cage is open tin, the upper part takes the form in a small bowl, in which just hang on the basis of jurisdiction. The cylindrical sleeve is adorned with black lines parallel. Bought in Baden bei Wien in Austria.

Length

Overall length: 5 3/4 inches (15 centimeters)
Worm length: 2 3/8 inches (6 centimeters) - 5 peak helical
Handle: 3 5/8 inches (9 centimeters)

Weight

5.30 ounces (150 grammes)

Valuation

111 USD (76 €) - Valuation december 8, 2007

Bibliography

The ultimate corkscrew book: page 153
Mechanical corkscrew: page 89