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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Single Handle Dual Purpose Can Opener

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Overview

wooden handle, metal top

Historical information

These multi-purpose handheld manual can openers had two tools attached:

(a) a serrated wheel (a "feed wheel") that clamped the edge of the can and "walked" the blade around the rim as you turned the metal handle
(b) a spike or blade to "pierce" the can to create a ventilation hole that allows air to escape from the can; or to take off a bottle top

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.089

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Metal

Wood

Inscriptions and markings

"??-Tee Patent"

Keywords

Can Opener

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Sunday, 26 April, 2026

Completeness

83

Busselton Historical Society

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