The photographer's note-book and constant companion : containing 250 practical hints, formulae, expedients, etc., etc. (1897)
Lambert, F. C. (Frederick Charles) compiler · London : Hazell, Watson, & Viney Ld., 1, Creed Lane, Ludgate Hill · leaf 58
bottle a double fold of fairly strong, fine, but rather stiff string, so stiff and springy that when the loops are through the neck and inside they open out somewhat. Inverting the bottle, a few adroit motions will soon capture the cork in the double folds, as shown in the sketch. It can then be… … and holding them so \. that the hooks point inwards, twist the other three ends together. This trident, inserted into the neck of the bottle, will soon extract the cork. The small sketch will indicate the arrangement. 52
