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Type |
Mechanical corkscrew |
Mark |
CG |
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Description |
German corkscrew with tilting ring without steel and the patent goes back to 1880, made by par Georg Giessler. A single crosspiece serves dual roles of handle and fly nut. Lock the crosspiece in place by depressing the locking device (top center), and it will stay fixed on the shank as the worm inserts. Unlock the crosspiece, continue turning, and the cork is extracted. Interestingly enough, the cork does not actually turn; it moves straight up the bottleneck! The corkscrew shown here is more like a fine machine tool than an ordinary kitchen gadget. |
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Length |
Overall length: 5 3/4 inches (14,5 centimeters) |
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Weight |
5.36 ounces (152 grammes) |
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Valuation |
10 USD ( 8 €) - Valuation november 13, 2006 |
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Bibliography |
The ultimate corkscrew book : page 66 |
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