Object number
73/9
Creator
Description
This is a type of lathe turned bottle opener used to open glass-ball stoppered mineral water bottles such as Codd bottle. This opener was manufactured by Dows, Clark & Co. of London.
Physical description
1 bottle opener: wood; fair condition- split and chipped
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Bottle opener wood // inscription: Dows Claire and Co. London 4C + 47 Frith St. Soho // date- 1900-1940 // Mr V Hartwell, Engineering & Works dept. UoR // Notes: wooden cup, lathe turned with round sect. shaft inside centre. Use- Removing stoppers (marble type) from glass bottles.’
Production place
Frith Street [Westminster]
Production date
1900-01-01
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11136.tif - High resolution image
