Add to your collection of well known Italian corkscrew designs with this "coffee Grinder" classic...
ScrewCode* MGx031: Early 20th C. brass corkscrew with wooden coffee grinder knob and bladed worm. No markings. Length is 8". Satis. guaranteed.
OPERATION: Begins with worm in the up position and frame/barrel positioned over bottle to center worm. Turning top handle clockwise inserts worm. Turning coffee grinder handle clockwise forces the right threaded shaft to rise and pull cork.
Please see D. Bull's U.C.Book., page 56 and also check this auction's "past sales" section for "coffee grinder" sales.
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fine to very fine condition
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