Butterfly handle corkscrew

Type

Tee shape corkscrew

Mark

None

Description

Very beautiful english simple corkscrew with a handle nicely turned. Its forged stem is round, the full worm is centered point. The stem is riveted on the top of the handle, a small brass washer was inserted. The end handle receive a small ring which made it possible to hang the corkscrew with a lady of the manor (small chain carried to the belt). This model is bought at Tournai (Belgium).

Length

Overall length: 5 1/4 inches (13 centimeters)
Worm: 2.36 inches (6 centimeters) - 6 peak helical
Handle: 4.33 inches (11 centimeters)

Weight

1.30 ounces (37 grammes)

Valuation

32 USD (27 €) - valuation april 15, 2006

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