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ANTIQUE CORKSCREWS > Mechanicals

1883 German Patent--“Hercules” with Conical Spring

Listing # 1699
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Listing Format: Auction
Current price : $100.00
Starting bid: $100.00
# of bids: 1
Closes: Auction is closed
Location: North Hills, CA
Started: 4/9/2009 2:57:29 PM EDT
Ended: 4/26/2009 1:57:00 PM EDT
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DESCRIPTION

Dunisch & Schöler German Patent with Conical Spring

Patented by Dunisch and Schöler in Germany in 1883, these became known as the Hercules type and are most commonly found with the straight shaft spring. This version with the conical shaped spring, however, is described by Peters as "an early Hercules type with a conical coiled spring around the shaft, exactly made according to the second part of the Dunisch and Schöler patent drawing" (See Peters, "Mechanical Corkscrews", pages 82 and 89).

I consider this example to be in very good condition. Though barely noticeable, there is a very slight deflection to the worm.

See photo and Peters "Mechanical Corkscrews", page 89, and Bull, "Ultimate Corkscrew Book", page 153.

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Note--U.S. buyers —Please NO NOT use Paypal. Payment by check or money order is preferred. Please see further payment, postage and insurance information below.

 

Please ask any questions before bidding at wirehelix@yahoo.com.

Payment, Postage and Insurance

U.S. buyers:

PaymentI prefer payment by personal check or money order. Western Union is also an alternative payment method. If you pay by check or MO, so there is no delay in getting your corkscrew(s), I will mail the package as soon as you let me know your check/MO has been mailed.

Postage:For this item, postage is a flat rate $11.05 ($14.50/2 lbs or $17.75/3 lbs). This includes insurance up to $300 value (if desired), and Delivery Confirmation. For values over $300, please add an additional $5.55 for values up to $400; $6.50 for values $400.01 to $500; $7.45 for values $500.01 to $600, $8.40 for values $600.01 to $700 and $9.35 for values $700.01 to $800. For final values over $800, I recommend Registered Mail. I combine shipping for multiple items. Please note that once mailed, I can not be responsible for damage or loss. By bidding, buyers agree to accept all risk. In the unlikely event of a problem, I will provide insurance and postage receipts for the buyer to file the insurance claim with the post office. Please be assured, however, that I packer well, and always attach the mailing information securely to the item inside the package should it become separated.

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International buyers:

Payment--I prefer payment by Western Union if possible, though I will accept Paypal. I also accept personal checks if payable in U. S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. Bank (please, NO international money orders).

Postage–Since the U.S. Postal Service offers a number of options for international postage, depending on the level of security desired and customs issues, please contact me well before the close of auction for available options and an estimate of costs. The cost of postage will include the purchase of a Certificate of Mailing. Since I can not be responsible once I have mailed the item, by bidding the bidder agrees to accept all risk of damage or loss, and that in the unlikely event of such problem, I will only be responsible for providing the buyer with the postage receipt and the Certificate of Mailing as proof the item was mailed. Please be assured, however, that I pack well, and always attach the mailing address securely to the item inside the package should it become separated.  

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All Buyers at end of auction:

Please wait for my invoice before making payment!!!!

The invoice will include all costs and payment information. I usually email invoices within 24 hours of the close of the auction.

 

Please email any questions before bidding at wirehelix@yahoo.com.

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