Victorian Lund Style Rack and Pinion Corkscrew c1890

Description

Heading : Victorian Lund Style Rack and Pinion Corkscrew
Date : c1890
Period : Victorian
Origin : England
Size :  19.4cm
Condition : Age related patina
Restoration :None 
Weight :  261 grams

A Lund style double column rack and pinion corkscrew of steel construction with turned hardwood handle.  The full length worm (5.5cm) and good mechanical condition make this Victorian corkscrew eminently usable in the 21st century.

A wire worm screw of good length and diameter is always preferable. particularly when opening older wines as they provide better purchase and less stress to the cork.