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Two examples of the Copex in horn and an olive wood example with flattened sides.

Copex offered these simple instructions for use:

“

Simply place the Copex over any bottle. Grip

corkscrew and bottle with one hand...a Copex

automatically centers over the cork. Screw top

handle in usual manner until worm penetrates

through cork. Then give the large handle a few

turns in the same direction and

„

presto

‟

the cork

slips out intact.

”

And they added this sales pitch:

“

So unbelievably simple to operate, a child can

free cork without exerting undue pressure.

Moreover, the Copex does not weaken the cork,

does not affect its texture. Leaves no cork dust.

The rounded wire helix (worm) bores in clean

and holds with a tenacious grip as cork is

„

pulled

without pulling

‟

.

”