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OverviewCorkscrews appeal to collectors who appreciate the functional beauty of an instrument designed for a specific purpose, namely to remove a cork from a wine bottle. The corkscrew was invented in the seventeenth century, the original design being based on a device for withdrawing a ramrod from a gun barrel, and since then thousands of different versions have been produced. This book traces the history of the corkscrew, illustrates many different ones and explains how they work and how they were made. It also covers other tools used for opening bottles sealed with various caps or stoppers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Evan PerryPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Shire Publications Edition: 2nd Revised edition Volume: No.59 Dimensions: Width: 14.90cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.086kg ISBN: 9780747802815ISBN 10: 0747802815 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 30 April 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationEvan Perry was an avid collector and traveler. Born in London in 1918, he started collecting at the age of ten with a few weapons left him by an uncle. He worked in various museums, including the Armouries of the Tower of London and the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. His interest in corkscrews started when he saw a vintner's collection of corkscrews in Paris and was captivated by their variety and charm. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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