Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

On a face of the wing :

"HELICE JP DEPOSE"
"CHAMB SYNDIC FRANCE QUINCAILLERIE"

Description

Aero corkscrew says "the housewife" of the Perille firm. This corkscrew was very popular during a 20th century. The wings of these corkscrews could have different forms (cf. illustration).

It should be noted that certain specimens were manufactured by Adolphe Pecquet (initial AP) or by Jean Boué (initial JB).

Length

5.9 inches (15 centimeters)

Weight

4.76 ounces (135 grammes)

Valuation

21 USD (18 €) - Last valuation july 14, 2006

Bibliography

Les tire-bouchons français Modèles et fabricants : page 174
The ultimate corkscrew book : page 60