The original under the openers
More than 80 years ago wall bottle opener Entry into the private households of the USA. Previously, the original – the STARR X – was only found on vending machines of Ford’s car factories. Since the 90s, the cult object is produced by the company Brown Manufacturing. Initially, the opener conquered breweries, bottlers and beverage dealers. Today, the practical and modern accessory enriches some kitchens, the party cellar, a pub or bar. In the past often copied, there is the original wall bottle opener made of powder-coated cast iron. The lettering „open bottle here“ is designed in solid colors or is highlighted by a different color scheme. The color palette of the mount ranges from silver over red, blue or brown. The painted or sandblasted product is equipped with two holes for easy wall mounting. The scope of delivery of the wall bottle opener includes the appropriate screws.
Meanwhile, many nostalgic bottle openers are offered for wall hanging in retro style. The differently colored products and material combinations, for example of wood with metal, are now supplemented by collecting containers or so-called cap catcher made of sheet metal, which are available in different versions. Whether nostalgic with floral decor, trendy with trendy figures or in plain monochrome, there are hardly any personal wishes.
On some models is the bottle openerin American style on a solid wood fiber board with a digitally printed motif. Even with these products, the bottle cap is simply removed by a hand movement. Instead of falling into a collection container, up to 60 bottle caps can be collected hanging from a magnet. Attention! The magnet does not belong in the hands of children.

Opening a crown cork
Bottles are usually closed with a crown cap made of sheet metal. If they can not be opened by hand with a screw cap, a bottle opener is necessary. Worldwide has the crown-shaped edge of the bottle caps 21 teeth. Initially, there were 24 spikes in the manufacturing process, which had to be adjusted due to production and due to a changed size of the bottle neck. In the crown cap is a seal made of polyvinyl or polyethylene. Radius, height, thickness, inside or outside diameter are standardized. The patent was filed in Baltimore in 1892 by the American inventor William Painter. The size of a crown cork resembles the shape of the bottle opener, which can hook on one side under individual prongs to lift the closure. The resulting hissing sound triggers a sense of relaxation in many people. When opening the bottle cap is supported on the top of the bottle opener. As soon as the opener is pressed down, it dents or kinks the lid. An opened bottle can be closed again with a used bottle cap to protect against dirt or insects, as well as before the exhaust of carbon dioxide. Especially with collectors, the bottle caps enjoy a great popularity. Their price is determined by the rarity value and age of the crown cap. The recyclable raw material can be processed into an art object, ornament or decorative piece. In some countries, a crown cap is used as a figure in the dame or mill game. For children, they can be the basis of a noise or a rattle instrument. Occasionally, the inner surface of a crown cork is provided with an invitation to participate in the lottery of a beverage manufacturer.