Type | Mechanical corkscrew | N° 436 | |
Subcategory |
Rack & pinion | ||
Mark |
W P | N° patent : | |
Description |
This corkscrew is also known in England "London Rack" or the "rack and pinion" the name of a model patented in the 19th century. On the oldest was the comb plate, it was replaced by a rod round ring, as this model. The operating principle is as follows: when the fuse has entered the cork, turn the handle side (still steel) to make up the worm through a small gable stayed in the top of the cage open. The magnificent round of this model is bone, despite his age and a few accidents, it remains the main attraction of this corkscrew which retains a beautiful patina. It have on one end a brush, on the other end comes to a screw cap also made a bone to block the hollow shaft. |
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Length | Overall length: 4 7/8 inches (12,5 centimeters) Handle: 2 5/8 inches (6,7 centimeters) Worm: 2 3/8 inches (6 centimeters) - 6 peak helical |
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Weight |
0,551 pounds | ||
Valuation |
286 USD -
Valuation june 6, 2008 |
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