Sold for A$20
Pair of Bottle Openers: 1. Hotel London / Melbourne. (Victoria). 2. Pat Scanlan / Royal Hotel. Brisbane // Made in U.S.A. / Patd. Both sides have a design of a Mermaid or a Woman in repose. (Victoria, Queensland) Miscellaneous Bottle Opener Small metal crown seal openers. 80 & 73 mm. 1920s-1940s
The Hotel London is a bit rusty but generally fine. With the wire attached looks like it is one used in the bar itself. Dates to the 1930s or 1940s. The Brisbane one is an interesting design. Scanlan was the President of the QLD Licensed Victuallers Association at one time and Licensee of the Royal Hotel from 1923-1934. Some minor rust in the detail and a little bit of wear. Really nice pair of pub items. Grade: N/A Estimate: $$30.00 - $40.00
