CORKSCREW WITH BRUSH
Boxwood, GRAPE decoration. Why a brush? This accessory first appeared on corkscrews at the end of the 18th century. At this time, many bottles were sealed with wax. After breaking the seal with a tool called a "masselotte", the brush was used to brush away the wax. Today, the brush can still be useful for cleaning the neck of the bottle after uncorking the wine. Length: 5.5 in (14 cm)
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