Lesto Single-Lever Corkscrew (Circa 1940)

With a single sweep of the arm, the cork lifts clean from the bottle—no wrestling or ceremony, just the satisfying precision of brilliant engineering paired with a French appreciation for fine wine.

This ingenious design was first patented in Paris in 1890 by Jacques Pérille, an inventor celebrated for elevating everyday tools through mechanical grace. Though this later model carries the simplified name Lesto, it clearly embodies the spirit—and the genius—of the original Le Presto.

Fox & Thistle Studio's vintage merchandise is carefully selected from estate sales, auctions, and specialty shops across the Mid-Atlantic. This one-of-a-kind vintage find carries story, charm, and character all its own. Each piece in our Vintage Bazaar is a curated collectible, ready to bring history, craftsmanship, and personality into your home. Nationwide shipping available.