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TitleTin Opener
RepositoryHarrow Museum Collection
Ref NoHMC/S/2/1987:127
ObjectNumber1987:127
Date20th century
DescriptionHeavy cast iron tin opener in the form of a bull. Curved bar with bull's head at one end and other end turned under finishing at a tail, joined to 'body'. Head realistically modelled. Blade fits through slot behind head, short triangular punch at top and long curved blade on underside; this blade fastened with (replacement) nut and screw. Extensive traces of green paint all over body, not orginal.
CommentsEarly tin openers were often in form of a bull's head as the first mass produced tinned food was 'bully beef' for the troops. (Curtis, A. "The Lyle Official Antiques Review, 1985")
Object NameTin Opener
MaterialsIron
LocationIn Storage
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