You found it: one of Jules Bart's best known and oldest French corkscrews; the Zig Zag.
It dates from 1942 (see "Les tire-bouchons extensibles" by Jaques Lapierre page 61))
It was invented by the French Jules Bart from Nancy and registered as a patent in 1919.
Length: closed 16.5 cm, open 26 cm.
Material: steel
Condition: signs of wear consistent with age, see photos.
The Zig Zag is an ingenious corkscrew.
Due to the scissors principle and its leverage, even tight corks can be pulled with ease.
The Zig Zag is an ideal gift for wine lovers and collectors.
An absolute rarity
