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Bottle Opener
c. 1940Subcollections
Overview
A metal bottle opener in the shape of a Dodge car, with a circular hole at the rear of the vehicle.
Historical information
The curved front of the roof of the car is the hook that is used to open bottles.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2004.82
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Metal
Width
7 cm
Height or length
2.5000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the reverse side of the opener is stamped "HAROLD V. PIESSE & CO." and beneath this in smaller lettering "KATANNING LAND & COMM. AGENTS DODGE MOTOR CARS MASSEY HARRIS MACHINERY QUEENSLAND FIRE INS."
Contextual information
The bottle opener may have been a commercial gift from the business. Harold Vivian Piesse was operating his business in Katanning c1940.
Year
Last modified
Thursday, 7 May, 2026
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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