Au Louvre Type Mechanical corkscrew N° 431

Subcategory

Fly nut

Mark

AU LOUVRE
J. PERILLE BTE S.G.D.G. PARIS
N° patent : 112.465

Description

Corkscrew a nickel-plated steel propeller said the "Homemaker" the firm Perille. This corkscrew was very popular all along the twentieth century, the patent filed April 15, 1876 by Jacques Perille. As the majority of Housewife Perille of the propeller to three branch is set at the bell, she can not travel freely rod. The fins these corkscrews could have different forms (see illustration). Purchased at Vaucresson (France).

Length Overall length: 6 3/8 inches (16 centimeters)
Worm: 1 3/4 iinches (4,5 centimeters) - 4 peak helical

Weight

6,30 onces

Valuation

49 USD (31 €) - Valuation may 22, 2008

Bibliography

Les tire-bouchons français 1820 - 1970: page 313


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