Corkscrews and Bottle Openers - Couverture souple

Perry, Evan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0747802815 ISBN 13 : 9780747802815

Editeur : Shire Publications, 2009

Synopsis

Corkscrews 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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The corkscrew was invented in the seventeenth century, the original design being based on a device for withdrawing a ramrod from a gun barrel. Since then thousands of different versions have been produced, from beautifully hand-crafted corkscrews to novelty and comedy varieties. Today, corkscrews and bottle openers are common objects in many households, and will continue to be so for as long as the cork is used as a bottle closure. This book traces the history of the corkscrew, illustrates many different kinds 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.

Biographie de l'auteur

Evan 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Shire Publications
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0747802815
• ISBN 13: 9780747802815
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible