Antique Bottle Openers Featuring Meriden Britannia Co with Sterling Silver Caps

Item Details

A pair of antique bottle openers. This lot features a Meriden Britannia Company curved churchkey style bottle opener made of boar’s tusk with engraved sterling silver caps at both ends; the butt is monogrammed ‘MRM’ and the throat is marked ‘1906’ with the makers bird mark. Also included is a bronze heart-shaped opener in the shape of a hand, marked ‘Italy’ to the cuff.

• Please note that the sale of boar tusks and elk bugle teeth, known as elk ivories, are prohibited in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey. Bidding must be restricted to residents of states where the sale of these teeth is legal. The winning bidder must provide proof of current residence in a state where sale is legal, and shipping to states where sale of boar tusks and elk bugle teeth are illegal will also not be allowed.

Condition

- minor marks and scratches with rust and tarnish throughout.

Dimensions

- measurement of hand-shaped opener.

Item #

18DCC076-078