Rack and pinion marked WP

Type	Mechanical corkscrew	N° 436
Subcategory	Rack & pinion
Mark	W P	N° patent :
Description	This corkscrew is also known in England "London Rack" or the "rack and pinion" the name of a model patented in the 19th century. On the oldest was the comb plate, it was replaced by a rod round ring, as this model. The operating principle is as follows: when the fuse has entered the cork, turn the handle side (still steel) to make up the worm through a small gable stayed in the top of the cage open. The magnificent round of this model is bone, despite his age and a few accidents, it remains the main attraction of this corkscrew which retains a beautiful patina. It have on one end a brush, on the other end comes to a screw cap also made a bone to block the hollow shaft.
Length	Overall length: 4 7/8 inches (12,5 centimeters) Handle: 2 5/8 inches (6,7 centimeters) Worm: 2 3/8 inches (6 centimeters) - 6 peak helical
Weight	0,551 pounds
Valuation	286 USD - Valuation june 6, 2008
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