Corkscrew

Germany

First quarter of the 19th century

  • Titles Corkscrew (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 3/16 × 3 3/8 in. (8.1 × 1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.517
  • Work Type corkscrew
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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