Vintage cast iron drunk man bottle opener featuring a hand painted gentleman clinging to a tall streetlamp, with the opener built into the back of the figure.

This compact figural bar tool has the humorous look of mid century novelty barware and works well in a home bar, breweriana collection, or old tavern display.

Details

• Item: Figural Bottle Opener
• Era: Likely mid 20th century
• Materials: Cast iron with painted finish
• Color: Black, dark green, yellow, tan, and ivory
• Maker/Mark: No visible maker's mark
• Style: Novelty barware, tavern decor, figural cast iron
• Special Features: Drunk man in a top hat clinging to a streetlamp, with a fixed bottle opener on the reverse
• Size: Approximately 4 inches tall and 2 1/2 inches wide at the widest point

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Complete figural design with lamp, man, base, and bottle opener intact.
• Original style painted details remain visible across the face, clothing, shoes, and lamp panels.
• Stands upright on its cast base.

Issues / Wear

• Scattered paint loss, small chips, scratches, and surface wear are visible throughout.
• Heavier finish wear appears along the lamp top, shoes, raised edges, and base.
• No maker's mark is visible, so the manufacturer is not confirmed.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Humorous cast iron bottle openers became familiar pieces of American home bar and tavern decor during the middle decades of the twentieth century.

This example suits a breweriana collector, vintage bar setup, or someone who appreciates old novelty hardware with a little personality.

The tall yellow paneled streetlamp and sharply posed figure make this small opener easy to recognize on a shelf.

It has honest paint wear, but the fellow is still hanging on.

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