Bottle opener [Fly TEAL]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.354

Maker

Tasman Empire Airways Limited

Description

A metal bottle opener. Almost rectangular in shape with one end slightly narrower than the other. The widest end has an opening 26 mm x 14 mm rectangular. Above the opening is a thin rectangular raised area. Below the opening "FLY TEAL" is engraved under a stylised flying fish (Maroro). On the reverse: above the opening is a depressed rectangular area. Below the opening, the surface is covered in leather and bulges out. The long sides have edges that turn in at approximately 45° angles to the rest of the opener. On the opposite end from the opening, the New Zealand patent number is engraved (100660).

Marks

FLY TEAL Logo
NZ PAT. NO.100660
FLY TEAL Logo
NZ PAT. NO. 100660 Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Leather

Collection

Solent Collection

Credit Line

Tasman Empire Airways Limited. Bottle opener [Fly TEAL], 2004.354. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Opener, Food Container Opener, Bottle Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Processing & Preparation T&E Food Preparation Equipment

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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