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The New Way
On July 15, 1891 David W. Davis of Detroit, Michigan,
received news from the Patent Office that he was granted U.
S. Patent Number 455,826 for his new corkscrew. Davis
‟
main objective was to provide a wire cutter in conjunction
with a cork remover. He felt it was absolutely necessary
“
as
all malt liquors and many grades of wines are provided
with wires to better secure the corks from involuntary
ejections.
”
In his advertising Davis said his
“
Pocket Corkscrew is Made
of Steel, Nickel-Plated, Foldable Handle, A Perfect Pocket
Piece.
”
He adds
“
Will fit any bottle and any woman or child
can operate it.
”
The neckstand / wire cutter of the corkscrew is stamped
“
The Davis Cork Screw,
Pat
‟
d, July 14, 1891.
”
