Coca Cola Vintage 1935 Metal Bottle Opener,"STARS X" #2

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Having done a little research, I came across this post at Coca Cola Collectors . I hope this will give you a better understanding on the different Coca Cola openers that are listed on Ebay, and help you see the differences. The one you are looking at here is a true vintage opener . Front bottom section: "Starr Pat'd "X" Reg. Brown Co. N.News, VA. An original Coca-Cola bottle opener would have the “STARR X” logo with “Brown Co” written on the front. Which this one is that one that is up for Bid . According to Brown Manufacturing Company , producers of the bottle openers, the first ‘Drink Coca-Cola’ STARR “X” bottle openers started to appear around 1929. Around this time, the ‘Coca-Cola’ STARR bottle opener evolved to the Starr “X” design. Which you can see clearly in the photos .Thomas C. Hamilton, a citizen of Boston, Massachusetts, filed for a patent on September 18, 1924 for a Bottle Cap Puller. The patent, 1,534,211, was issued on April 21, 1925. In 1943, certain modifications were made to the patent allowing a new patent for #2,333,088 to be issued to Raymond Brown, the owner of Brown Mfg. Company. Prior to the early 1970’s, all bottle openers were cast in various foundries throughout the USA. Since then and until December 31, 2006, all ‘Drink Coca-Cola’ STARR “X” bottle openers have been cast at the Brown foundry in Germany.
The site goes on to say there are two versions of this opener. The other difference is on the back. Any opener made between 1929 - the early 1970s would say "Made in the USA". Which this one does say Made in the USA . This meant it was molded at any of the foundries throughout the USA that the Brown Co. used. Starting in the 70's, the Brown Manufacturing Company shifted their foundry to West Germany. Any openers made from the early 1970s - 1991 say "Made in W. Germany". Finally, any that say "Made in Germany" were built from 1991 - 2006. I hope that helped you make a informed decision. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my auction. !!