Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

MODELE DEPOSE JB - MADE IN FRANCE

Description

The corkscrew with toothed rack is also called in England King screw or the Rack and pinion of a model patented at the 19th century. On oldest the toothed rack was punt, it was replaced by a ringed round stem, like this model. The crosspiece on top is used to insert the worm, and the frame helps position it. The handle on the side is attached to rack-and-pinion gearing, all of which work together to easily lift the cork.

This French model was patented in 1930 per George-Pierre Creuse and was manufactured by the establishments Jean Boué. Indeed the initial JB are centered in a Star of David. It should be noted that the full and short wick is screwed in end of stem. Corkscrew bought in Aquitaine (France).

Length

Overall length: 6.5 inches (16,5 centimeters)
Handle: 2.75 inches (7 centimeters)
Handle of the side: 2.36 inches (6 centimeters)
Worm: 1.57 inches (4 centimeters)

Weight

8 ounces (227 grammes)

Valuation

49 USD (41 €) - Last valuation july 14, 2006

Bibliography

Les tire-bouchons français Modèles & fabricants : page 46
Mechanical corkscrew Ferd Peters : page 226
The ultimate corkscrew book : page 128