A large silver plated bottle opener in the form of an arrow with six cocktail recipes engraved into one side of the body. This is a very rare and super looking Art Deco bar piece. The large flat arrow has a heart shaped opening in the tail to open beer bottles, and is a very handy size so as not to be misplaced!
The body of the opener has a list of the classic bar cocktails, and how to make them engraved into it, along with "The Warren Boys". This would have been either the recipient or the gift giver of this piece originally. It has been left on as it adds to the originality of the piece, and is quite a charming dedication.
The piece is in original condition, and has not been restored since manufacture. There are areas where the silver plating has faded, and a couple of spots of loss to the back. It is a piece intended to be used, and so it is felt best to leave it as found.
It was made in America by the very well know manufactures; Napier. They made a vast quantity of product from jewellery to home wares, and especially barware. They produced some of the most iconic pieces of barware in America, and are highly collected today. This bottle opener is no exception. Many pieces by Napier were mass produced. This piece, however, is very rarely seen. Stamped on the underside "Napier Silver Plate Pat. Pend". Made in America, circa 1930's.