There is firstly to be considered the saving of corks—an important matter in these days…

From A 1922 issue of EXPORT WORLD AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE

A NOVEL CORKSCREW INVENTION.

A corkscrew which will perform its function of extraction without spoiling the cork or making a whole in it is a novelty which should make a wide appeal.  There is firstly to be considered the saving of corks—an important matter in these days—and , in addition to this, it is claimed that the patent “ Stap corkscrew “ illustrated avoids all uncessary shaking of the bottle—a point which is of considerable importance in dealing with certain wines.  In use the metal strips are pushed down gently with a rocking movement between the cork and the bottle neck.  The cork is then extracted by pulling up gently and at the same time turning the screw.  The appliance is light in weight and can be easily packed.  The invention is handled in this country my Messrs Leverlite Lamps, 23A Old Bond Street, London W.I.

A CORKSCREW WHICH PRESERVES THE CORK