30 Vintage FOOD & DRINK Advertising SPOON CORKSCREW OPENER STIRRER Bar Utensil
Item History & Price
Lot of 30 Vintage FOOD & DRINK Advertising SPOON CORKSCREW OPENER STIR STICK Bar Utensil1920's - 1950'sA mix of several styles of barware from the timeColor: silver/grayLengths: spoons 7" to 8"; wire openers 3 3/8" to 4 1/2"; golf club stir stick 7"
These are used antique items for collecting purposes only and are no longer intended for use.
You will receive all 30 items shown in this lot. Duplicates: #7-8; #26-28. All others are un...ique and not duplicated. Each has had a basic cleaning with a soft cloth.
The spoon openers date 1920's to 1950's, as apparent from the early versions of the phone number, and state abbreviations shown on many of the openers (see below).#1-4 are spoons with opener; both marked "B & B ST. PAUL, MINN./DES. PAT. PDG.", possibly the oldest items in this lot;#5-14 are spoons with openers, all except #5 also have screw driver ends; all are marked with a variation of "B. & B. St. Paul Minn. U. S. A." Some say above this "Remembrance"; others say "U.S.A." below the B & B marking. #15-20 are spoons with over-the-top type cap lifters and folding corkscrews. These say "PAT APL'D FOR" at the very top of the handle and "BOTTLE OPENER" on the perpendicular edge; #15, #17, #19-20 have a notch in the metal on that edge.#21 is a pair of gulf club metal stir sticks; no mark#22-23, #26-28, #30 are single wire loop openers; all except #30 have dipped tops, #30 has a squared top#24 is a single wire loop milk bottle opener#25 is a single wire handle opener with rounded top, 3 frets and screw driver tip#29 is a church keyB & B is Brown & Bigelow, a historic Saint Paul, Minnesota business.
Below is the exact wording and punctuation (entries in parentheses are my own for clarity), including sentiments and claims, on the handle, starting picture one, lower left, continuing clockwise to upper right, and down:HYAN DRY; GINGER ALE; Made Good - By Ginger!; A Lang ProductLANE'S BOTTLING WORKS, INC.; GOLD SEAL PALE EXTRA DRY GINGER ALE; A Good Mixer in Any CrowdMILTON SPRING BEVERAGES; Made in the Blue Hills of Milton; CHARLES C. COPELAND CO., INC.ICE CREAM; LYDIA DARRAH; CANDIES; PHONE DINSMORE 9360MASSEYS INC.; Fine Vanilla - Vanilla Beans; 1214-16 WEBSTER AVE., CHICAGO 14ARO WINECREMO FLOUR; Just the Cream of the WheatCREMO FLOUR; Just the Cream of the WheatKING JUICES; Fresh Fruit Juices; OLYMPIC 8800 - LAWNDALE 1-7512Season's Greetings; FRANK'S FOOD MARKET; 2459 N. GUILFORD WA. 0236BON TON BREAD; & PASTRIES; 100 Miles FresherHARVEY'S SUPER MARKETWhere Fast Delivery is a Fact; Dial 4440; HALL'S LIQUORSRICHMOND BEVERAGETOWN; 213 RICHMOND RD. at CHARDON; RE 1-9010L. TRAUBMAN - LIQUORS -; MELROSE 3490; 136 W. FIRST ST.MC ADAM'S RETAIL LIQUORS; Call MU-4-8299GIROUX GRENADINE; Best Mixer Since 1871SNY - FAN BEVERAGE CO.T & K TEA - COFFEE and EXTRACTSSILVER CLUB GINGER ALE CO.; Ginger Ale; Sparkling Water; Lime Rickey; Club SodaSAHARA DRY GINGER ALE; For Wets and Drys (2 golf club stir sticks)ROYAL CROWN COLA; "Best By Taste Test"; ROYAL CROWN COLA; "Best By Taste Test""FRESH UP" with SEVEN-UP; "FRESH UP" with SEVEN-UPLAKESIDE DAIRY FARMS; NORFOLK, VA.; PURITY Protected; Dacro Sealed MilkBOBBY BURNS GINGER ALE; BLUE WING BEVERAGESHave a COKE; Drink COCA COLA; Have a COKE; Drink COCA COLAHave a COKE; Drink COCA COLA; Have a COKE; Drink COCA COLAHave a COKE; Drink COCA COLA; Have a COKE; Drink COCA COLADrink PEPSI-COLA; Drink PEPSI-COLA (Church Key)Drink PEPSI-COLA; Drink PEPSI-COLA; Drink PEPSI-COLA; Drink PEPSI-COLACondition:Varying in condition from GOOD to EXCELLENT. Among the different types of bar utensils are differences in quality of metal used, length of utensil, curvature of handle, and shape of bowl of spoon; some have rust and/or pitting; some are slightly bent. Please view photos carefully as they complete the description.
Please see my other eBay items, including other combination spoon/opener listings.
Item is sold as-is. It does not qualify for refunds or returns. It will be carefully packaged and shipped in a USPS Priority mail small flat rate box. Please ask any questions before bidding.
These are used antique items for collecting purposes only and are no longer intended for use.
You will receive all 30 items shown in this lot. Duplicates: #7-8; #26-28. All others are un...ique and not duplicated. Each has had a basic cleaning with a soft cloth.
The spoon openers date 1920's to 1950's, as apparent from the early versions of the phone number, and state abbreviations shown on many of the openers (see below).#1-4 are spoons with opener; both marked "B & B ST. PAUL, MINN./DES. PAT. PDG.", possibly the oldest items in this lot;#5-14 are spoons with openers, all except #5 also have screw driver ends; all are marked with a variation of "B. & B. St. Paul Minn. U. S. A." Some say above this "Remembrance"; others say "U.S.A." below the B & B marking. #15-20 are spoons with over-the-top type cap lifters and folding corkscrews. These say "PAT APL'D FOR" at the very top of the handle and "BOTTLE OPENER" on the perpendicular edge; #15, #17, #19-20 have a notch in the metal on that edge.#21 is a pair of gulf club metal stir sticks; no mark#22-23, #26-28, #30 are single wire loop openers; all except #30 have dipped tops, #30 has a squared top#24 is a single wire loop milk bottle opener#25 is a single wire handle opener with rounded top, 3 frets and screw driver tip#29 is a church keyB & B is Brown & Bigelow, a historic Saint Paul, Minnesota business.
Below is the exact wording and punctuation (entries in parentheses are my own for clarity), including sentiments and claims, on the handle, starting picture one, lower left, continuing clockwise to upper right, and down:HYAN DRY; GINGER ALE; Made Good - By Ginger!; A Lang ProductLANE'S BOTTLING WORKS, INC.; GOLD SEAL PALE EXTRA DRY GINGER ALE; A Good Mixer in Any CrowdMILTON SPRING BEVERAGES; Made in the Blue Hills of Milton; CHARLES C. COPELAND CO., INC.ICE CREAM; LYDIA DARRAH; CANDIES; PHONE DINSMORE 9360MASSEYS INC.; Fine Vanilla - Vanilla Beans; 1214-16 WEBSTER AVE., CHICAGO 14ARO WINECREMO FLOUR; Just the Cream of the WheatCREMO FLOUR; Just the Cream of the WheatKING JUICES; Fresh Fruit Juices; OLYMPIC 8800 - LAWNDALE 1-7512Season's Greetings; FRANK'S FOOD MARKET; 2459 N. GUILFORD WA. 0236BON TON BREAD; & PASTRIES; 100 Miles FresherHARVEY'S SUPER MARKETWhere Fast Delivery is a Fact; Dial 4440; HALL'S LIQUORSRICHMOND BEVERAGETOWN; 213 RICHMOND RD. at CHARDON; RE 1-9010L. TRAUBMAN - LIQUORS -; MELROSE 3490; 136 W. FIRST ST.MC ADAM'S RETAIL LIQUORS; Call MU-4-8299GIROUX GRENADINE; Best Mixer Since 1871SNY - FAN BEVERAGE CO.T & K TEA - COFFEE and EXTRACTSSILVER CLUB GINGER ALE CO.; Ginger Ale; Sparkling Water; Lime Rickey; Club SodaSAHARA DRY GINGER ALE; For Wets and Drys (2 golf club stir sticks)ROYAL CROWN COLA; "Best By Taste Test"; ROYAL CROWN COLA; "Best By Taste Test""FRESH UP" with SEVEN-UP; "FRESH UP" with SEVEN-UPLAKESIDE DAIRY FARMS; NORFOLK, VA.; PURITY Protected; Dacro Sealed MilkBOBBY BURNS GINGER ALE; BLUE WING BEVERAGESHave a COKE; Drink COCA COLA; Have a COKE; Drink COCA COLAHave a COKE; Drink COCA COLA; Have a COKE; Drink COCA COLAHave a COKE; Drink COCA COLA; Have a COKE; Drink COCA COLADrink PEPSI-COLA; Drink PEPSI-COLA (Church Key)Drink PEPSI-COLA; Drink PEPSI-COLA; Drink PEPSI-COLA; Drink PEPSI-COLACondition:Varying in condition from GOOD to EXCELLENT. Among the different types of bar utensils are differences in quality of metal used, length of utensil, curvature of handle, and shape of bowl of spoon; some have rust and/or pitting; some are slightly bent. Please view photos carefully as they complete the description.
Please see my other eBay items, including other combination spoon/opener listings.
Item is sold as-is. It does not qualify for refunds or returns. It will be carefully packaged and shipped in a USPS Priority mail small flat rate box. Please ask any questions before bidding.
