Sterling Handled Horse Bottle Opener

Description

Sterling silver hollow-handle bottle opener with Horse. 6 1/4" in the pattern Daisy. Created by R. Blackinton. Original condition having … more Sterling silver hollow-handle bottle opener with Horse. 6 1/4" in the pattern Daisy. Created by R. Blackinton. Original condition having no monogram. Excellent condition. Unique!

This unusual piece of collectible barware was manufactured in 1904 by R. Blackinton & Company. Blackinton was in business between 1862 and 1967. The company specialized in sterling novelties, flatware, and holloware. R. Blackinton & Company was bought by Raimond Silver Manufacturing Company in 1967.

The sterling silver hollow-handle is a floral pattern created by the repousse technique. Reposse is the making of ornamented patterns by hammering or pressing on the reverse side of the metal.

This is a very unusual and quite attractive piece of barware. less