New Book On Corkscrews Released

January 27, 2016

More than 4,500 corkscrews spanning three centuries are organized into 59 chapters featuring over 3,000 color photos in Schiffer’s new “World-Class Corkscrews.” This huge volume gives details of the corkscrews presented in a reader-friendly form with descriptions and markings, as well as patent and registered design information.
Part One has 18 chapters and focuses on the early history of the corkscrew, including more than 900 corkscrews primarily from the 18th century and even corkscrew sale sheets from that era.
In Part Two, over 3,600 corkscrews are organized in 41 chapters according to types, including Bar and Wall Mounted, Bells, Bows, Rack and Pinion, Screwless Extractors, Whistles, and a final chapter called Worthy of Mention. The three authors, Donald Bull, Joseph C. Paradi and Bertrand B. Giulian represent their own collections as well as those from other enthusiasts in North America, Europe, and Australia. The book is a compendium of knowledge unprecedented in the history of corkscrew collecting.
To learn more, visit www.schifferbooks.com.

 

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