Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

THE SURPRISE registered 13185

Description

Nickel plate corkscrew with open frame, it's a simple all steel and not sliding. Patent n° 13185 registered in 1885 by george Willet, England. The shaft is captive of the frame so that only a rotary movement of the handle is possible. This corkscrew is equipped with a very long worm. The shaft and the handle are only one part. Bought at Coventry (England).

Length

Overall length: 5.3 inches (13,4 centimeters)
Worm: 3.34 inches (8,5 centimeters)
Handle: 3.14 inches (8 centimeters)

Weight

2.82 ounces (80 grammes)

Valuation

41 USD (34 €) - Last valuation july 14, 2006

Bibliography

Mechanical corkscrew Ferd Peters: page 71
The ultimate corkscrew book: page 74
Corkscrews british registered designs: page 36