Customised Letter Opener - "Winterbottoms"

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Pitcher

Overview

Silver letter opener with arrow shaped blade, handle has engraved design with a blue map of Australia on the end with gold trim. In the centre of the map is three coloured rings inside each other: red, white, blue (shaped like a rosette). In the middle of the circle are initials in gold. On the western side of Australia, there is gold text, and on the eastern side of Australis there is gold text. The blade has words inscribed in red.

Historical information

A letter opener is a small knife‑like tool with a narrow blade used to slit open envelopes.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.608

Item type

Objects

Souvenirs

Themes

Leisure

Material

Enamel Paint

Silver

Inscriptions and markings

Front of blade are the words in red: ' WINTERBOTTOMS FOR BMC PARTS'
On the map of Australia: ' PARTS' and 'ACCESSORIES'
Centre of circle, the initials: 'BMC'
On the back of the handle are the words: ' PITCHER MELB'

Contextual information

"BMC" is The British Motor Corporation Ltd

Place made

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 20 July, 2026

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Busselton Historical Society