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Title: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: Gary P on January 04, 2014, 10:42:00 PM

I have a golden color bottle opener shaped like and eagle. Found it in our house remodel. I'm having trouble finding information about it. It has a hallmark on it, also has 24-81 imprinted in it as well. The hallmark is VM, between the V and M is a music note or flag (hard to tell). Any information on where to find more information will be appreciated.

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: greenacres on January 04, 2014, 11:57:05 PM

A picture would be necessary.

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: Gary P on January 05, 2014, 12:03:15 AM

I can't seem to figure out how to attach the picture on here. I am willing to email them to you.

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: bigwull on January 05, 2014, 03:17:12 AM

to attach a pic ..click on additional options,..then browse, then open your pic....you will then notice on the bottom left  that the pic has been attached....then post....

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: mart on January 05, 2014, 06:21:36 AM

When you click to "reply" you will see the "additional options" bottom left !! Like Wullie said,, just browse, open, wait till its loaded, then post !!

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: Gary P on January 05, 2014, 08:31:35 AM

There we go! Thanks for the guidance guys.

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: Gary P on January 05, 2014, 08:32:28 AM

Here is the hallmark. 

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: Dogaman on January 05, 2014, 08:40:23 AM

Gary,

Did a Google Image search for "Eagle Bottle Opener". Several were similar to yours, but had different handles/shafts. Did find this one:

http://for-sale.yowcow.com/listing/47621896/

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: Rauville on January 05, 2014, 09:06:30 AM

Hi Gary;

Your opener would have been produced by Virginia Metalcrafters.
http://www.virginiametalcrafters.com/ (http://www.virginiametalcrafters.com/)

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: mart on January 05, 2014, 11:01:33 AM

Excellent Rauville !!  Its the same mark !!

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: Gary P on January 05, 2014, 11:54:59 AM

Awesome, thanks so much Rauville!  Thank you to you all who looked at the post.  I appreciate the help and now know more about this great bottle opener!

Title: Re: Help to identify a bottle opener.
Post by: mart on January 05, 2014, 12:02:37 PM

Virginia Metal Crafters did work for many historical sites !!