The Corkette Corkscrew (Extractor) ca. 1968.

Similar in VA Museum collections

The Corkette removes corks from wine bottles by pumping air into the bottle and thus creating sufficient pressure of air below the cork to lift it out. The principal part is the pump encased plastic handle with curved sides and a rounded end. One side is embellished with the brand name Corkette in script against a ribbed background. The sleeve of the pump is cylindrical with a rounded end and four indentations through which a long, hollow needle protrudes with a small aperture at the tip. The needle is protected when not in use by a removable, conical guard made of beige coloured plastic. The inside of the guard has eight short ribs which serve as a grip. The corkette is packaged in a grey, oblong plastic stand, the base incorporating a sleeve with an angled edge for an instruction leaflet. The stand is covered by an oblong top in clear plastic.

This includes original instructions

Original Perspex case and the original car post package box

Made by Spong & Co. Ltd Basildon Essex