Lot 439:
A Collection of Vintage Paint Can and Bottle Openers with Porter Paints Pot Hooks
Sold for: $10
Description
An assortment of vintage metal painter’s tools, comprising several combination paint can lid lifters and bottle openers, alongside two pot hooks designed for suspending paint cans from ladders. The tools are constructed from bent steel wire and stamped or cast metal. The combination openers feature a flat prying end and an integrated loop for opening crown-cap bottles. Several pieces carry stamped lettering identifying various regional paint companies and promotional slogans. One tool features a raised inscription on the handle reading GRANITOID above BEAUTIFUL COLORS. Two additional openers are stamped GRAY-SEAL PAINTS. Other examples in the collection bear the stamped names DEHART PAINTS, PORTER PAINTS, and PORTER PAINT. One specific opener is embossed with the phrase THE PAINTERS FRIEND. The two larger wire pot hooks are marked with the brand PORTER PAINTS, with one also bearing the embossed website address WWW.PORTERPAINTS.COM. According to the provided scale, the larger pot hooks measure approximately 8 inches in length. The combination openers measure between 4 and 5 inches in length.
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