Collectible Corkscrews

Download or read book Collectible Corkscrews written by Frédérique Crestin-Billet and published by Editions Flammarion. This book was released on 2001 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether old or modern, classic or frivolous, from the most straightforward pulling device to the incredible ingenuity of nineteenth-century inventions, corkscrews have long been the basis of many a cherished collection. "Collectible Corkscrews" features over 500 color photographs of corkscrews, from rare and valuable early models to recent designer creations. Each photograph is accompanied by a short text explaining the significance of every item. Whether you are a novice or a long-term corkscrew devotee, this book is sure to surprise and inform you. But be warned: once you have been bitten by the corkscrew bug, you are a collector for life...