Posted 11 months ago
spriteboy42
(39 items)
Here are some rare bottle openers i picked up at a flea market. a seahorse, pamtree, chipmunk, and goat. nice additions to my collection.
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Bottle OpenersBottle openers only became common kitchen items after the crown top (also c…
$725 worth of treasures there, according to Morphy Auction results from a 2005 sale (http://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/8301/page1)
Chipmunk Cast Iron Bottle Opener
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1455176
Sold For $225
Chipmunk Bottle Opener. John Wright Co. Cast Iron. 2" x 2-7/8". (Excellent).
Palm Tree Bottle Cast Iron Opener
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1455192
Sold For $300
Palm Tree Bottle Opener. Wilton Products. Cast Iron. 4-9/16" x 2-5/8". (Excellent).
Seahorse Cast Iron Bottle Opener
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1455198
Sold For $100
Seahorse Bottle Opener. Signed John Wright, Inc. Circa 1947. Cast Iron. 4-1/4" x 2-1/4". (Excellent).
Goat Cast Iron Bottle Opener
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1455200
Sold For $100
Goat Bottle Opener. Signed "Sally Cage 600 West Manchester Rd Fairview, Pa. 16415". Wilton Products. Cast Iron. 4-5/16" x 2-5/8" (Excellent).
Wowzers on those values! Really cool items, lots of character and hard to pick a favorite. Good eye at the flea.
Thanks guys! I've been looking for a palm tree for awhile. Happy to share my finds:)
I have the seahorse - I bought mine in Orlando 10 years ago at a museum for $6. Obviously - a copy of your wonderful seahorse. These are delightful! I love the goat too.