Type | Pocket corkscrew | N° 447 | |
Subcategory |
Prong puller | ||
Mark |
None | N° patent : 3.341 | |
Description |
Patented by Benjamin Lew on 26 March 1878. This corkscrew, when it is closed form a cylindrical sheath. It consists of two parts: a tube or sheath in nickel plated bronze closed at one end and fitted with two lights, one of which is longer than the other. This is the opening passage of a flexible blade and retractable articulated, she came out of the case and takes the position perpendicular to the axis of the case. The second part consists of a blade independent with a stopper in the same case. This blade comes to lodge in the upper light The holder to form a turn-cap. Note that the French Charles Pege filed a patent for this type of corkscrew. Purchased at Perpignan (France). |
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Length | Overall length: 2 5/8 inches
(6,7 centimeters) Handle: 3 1/8 iinches (7,8 centimeters) |
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Weight |
1,411 onces | ||
Valuation |
429 USD
(335 €) - Valuation december 14, 2008 |
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Bibliography |
Federzungen : page 25 |