Strip Corkscrew “1499”

Elegant strip corkscrew with warthog tusk handle. The pointed metallic helix, often called worm, is made of stainless steel and attached to the handle through a small brass cylinder.

Colour: ivory with honey yellow veins

Larusmiani logo on the side

Made in Italy

Horn Length: 11 cm

Worm Length: 8,5 cm

Warthog tusk *

Brass

Never leave item under direct heat (sun for example)

Keep in a dry environment

Never use dishwasher

Wash it with warm water and delicate soap

Never leave item soaking in water

Avoid chemicals, strong detergents, abrasive cleaning materials or scrubbers

* The tusk of warthog used to manufacture our items exclusively comes from controlled breeding, from animals not protected by government laws since they are not under threat.

Some of Leonardo’s sketches referred to a corkscrew. In the 1499 Leonardo received a vineyard in Milan from one of his patrons Ludovico the Moor. Great expert of wine-growing and wine lover, Leonardo designed the first corkscrew prototype; since he was left-handed, the sketch shows how that tool was easy to use with the left hand also.