Williamson corkscrew with Bakelite handle

Type	Mechanical corkscrew	N° 438
Subcategory	Bell
Mark	None	N° patent :
Description	Corkscrew with short bell and windows. This model comes from the U.S. Williamson, patented on 13 December 1898. It includes a cut wire held prisoner on the stem by a pin. The openings of the bell used bottle opener. The long worm is called full, the mechanical assembly is nickel. These corkscrews, very common in the US, used mainly for the opening bottles of beer. For this example, we must retain the green Bakelite handle. Purchased in Tucson, USA.
Length	Overall length: 5 3/4 inches (14,5 centimeters) Handle: 3 3/8 inches (8,7 centimeters) Worm: 2 3/4 inches (7 centimeters) - 5 peak helical
Weight	3,80 onces
Valuation	8 USD (6 €) - Valuation june 12, 2008
Bibliography	The mechanical corkscrew: page 99