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This is a highly collectible vintage Warsteiner solid brass gold-tone beer bottle opener from West Germany. This unique piece features a brilliant built-in drinking game and makes a fantastic addition to any home bar, man cave, or breweriana collection.
Product Specifications
Brand: Warsteiner
Country of Manufacture: West Germany
Era: Vintage (circa 1960s-1980s)
Material: Solid Brass / Gold-Tone Metal
Dimensions: Approximately 3 inches long by 1 7/8 inches wide.
The Friendship Game & Arrow Feature
This promotional item features Das Warsteiner Freundschaftsspiel (The Warsteiner Friendship Game).
The Spinner Nodule: The reverse side is engineered with a tiny, centered, raised bump that allows the entire opener to balance and spin freely on a flat bar top like a top.
The Game Arrow: A crisp triangle arrow indicator is stamped directly into the top rim of the handle.
How to Play: In traditional German taverns, players would spin the opener in the center of the table. Whomever the arrow pointed to when it stopped spinning was responsible for buying the next round of drinks for the group.
Inscriptions & Branding
Front Design: Features the iconic Warsteiner crown crest logo and the classic slogan, "Eine Königin Unter Den Bieren" (A Queen Among Beers).
Back Design: Explicitly stamped "Made in West Germany" and includes the original German game instructions.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition.
Patina Note: This item retains its gorgeous, authentic original gold-tone luster. It has deliberately not been chemically cleaned or polished in order to preserve the natural vintage character and historical patina that collectors demand.
Surface: Shows minor superficial storage wear and light age-related marks consistent with genuine vintage barware. Please review the photos for an exact look at the measurements and surface condition.
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