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French Wine Corker
- This vintage French wine corker brings the fine art of French winemaking to life
- One by one, bottles are placed on the elevated platform
- With a crank of the lever, a weighted plunger descends to insert the cork
- Crafted of cast-iron, this would be a perfect addition to any wine enthusiast’s collection
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The base bears the instructions "mouillez les bouchons", meaning "wet the corks."
Shaft inscribed "Modèle Déposé" ("registered design") and "La Pratique"
Circa 1920
39" high x 13" wide x 21" deep

| Period: | 20th Century |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Other |
| Depth: | 21.0 in. (53.34 cm) |
| Width: | 13.0 in. (33.02 cm) |
| Height: | 39.0 in. (99.06 cm) |
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