Very Rare Ca 1900 Eldredge Brewing Co. Portsmouth Ale Corkscrew & Bottle Opener Portsmouth, NH

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare circa 1900 advertising corkscrew/bottle opener for Portsmouth Ale, made by the Eldredge Brewing Company (EBC) of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Eldredge Brewing Company (first known as M. Fisher Brewing Co.) was established in 1860 and was a competitor with its neighbors, the Frank Jones Brewing Company, and Portsmouth Brewing Company (aka the Harris and Mathes Co.). The opener has a maker mark for Vaughan of Chicago.

VINTAGE: Circa 1900.

SIZE: Approximately 2-7/8” in length and 1/2” in width (when folded).

CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Nickel-plated brass.

ATTACHMENT: Hole.

MARKINGS: MADE PAT’D IN USA VAUGHAN CHICAGO.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an old New Hampshire breweriana collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay CON-RLB-VBEX14(2/92) LAFEX4/14 SLADEX4/16

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The opener has areas of medium wear.

GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.