Type

Mechanical corkscrew

Mark

None

Description

Flynut corkscrew says "the housewife". This corkscrew was very popular during a 20th century. The wings of these corkscrews could have different forms (cf. illustration).The characteristic of this copy just bronze propeller-shaped shells, covered with a nickel plating and three small branches. The nut is attached to the cage, like the "real" Perille. The worm has full turns cutting.

It should be noted that many copies were manufactured by Jacques Perilla then these wires (initials JP), Adolphe Pecquet (AP initials), or by Jean Boué (initials JB).

Length

Overall length: 6 inches (15 centimeters)
Worm: 1 3/4 inches

Weight

4.76 ounces (125 grammes)

Valuation

15 USD (10 €)

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