Collectible Vintage Beer Openers

We've all seen the old steel churchkey can openers that were popularized by the beer companies during the flat top era. These vintage openers were given away with the purchase of beer, often with the brand stamped onto the steel handle.

 These Schlitz church key beer openers are an example of the many brands in this style that can be purchased cheap and often in lots.

Those old church key openers are fun to collect. They can easily be found in lots, many times with several different brands included. They are inexpensive and relatively easy to find and they look great amongst your cans or game room bar!

I personally prefer the fancier ones. Often these were reserved for taverns and bar owners. Sometimes they were used as gifts or for special event give aways.

It is amazing how many different shapes and sizes can be found with what seems an endless list of beer brands or brewery names on them. Some are quite detailed and the engraving can be beautiful. The cast iron molded ones will last forever and many of those can be found in great condition.

Vintage Old German Beer Opener

When manufacturing techniques of the 1950's and 60's started to become more efficient and cheaper, some really interesting innovations in these beer openers became very popular. The "sliders" which were housed in a handle much like a knife blade were quite popular as were the miniature beer cans with the opener on top or as a slider. 

A fantastic find! Vintage Iroquois Indian Head Beer Bottle Opener.

 Today these collectible vintage beer openers are highly sought after by both collectors and hobbyists alike. They can turn up quite often at flea markets, garage sales and estate sales. They are small, easy to display and eye catching, making this hobby quite addicting to many who start!