Mystery Implements

[Humblepipe]

Gents, I got these 2 mystery implements in a large lot of items I imported directly from Denmark... an estate of very old tobacciana, pipes, etc. They look reamer-ish, but diameter of head seems too small for that. Hmmm????? Any ideas?

 

[chilllucky]

Look like tamps with a bottle opener to me.

 

[sablebrush52]

Bottle openers.

 

[OldWill]

They look like pocket bottle openers to me as well.

 

[verporchting]

I’m going to offer an alternative opinion and say they are. … naw, they’re tampers with bottle openers. ?

 

[Humblepipe]

Hahaha... Who would have 'thunk' a Danish pipe collector also drank beer? Thanks, Gents!

 

[kcghost]

Yep, tampers with bottle openers (I guess).

 

[crashthegrey]

Definitely agree with the above.

 

[Humblepipe]

Tamper/Bottle Opener wins!!! After seeing comments in this thread, I explored more thoroughly. After more clean up, more photos. Check it out.

 

[beefeater33]

Cool Find! Maybe they are for breaking the vacuum seal on round and rectangle tins?...........

 

[Humblepipe]

Cool Find! Maybe they are for breaking the vacuum seal on round and rectangle tins?...........

I am not saying I just tried it out on a bottle of beer at 11am, but....

 

[Humblepipe]

Just learned "Folgesvenden" (Danish) is translated "The Companion".

 

[Honkytonk Man]

Just learned "Folgesvenden" (Danish) is translated "The Companion".

Ha!
I was looking for the translation too.
I think BeefEater has the answer. Tamper, spike AND tobacco can opener.


Oh yeah, and beer bottle opener too.

 

[bullet08]

Actually, it's a medieval torturing device for the witches. Unfortunately, it wasn't very popular. Typical witch won't open the bottle of church beer once being tortured and bishops and monks had to open their own damned bottles.

 

[romaso]

The interior part could be an oiler, if it has a seal.

 

[crashthegrey]

That's pretty cool. Thanks for the additional photographs.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I am not saying I just tried it out on a bottle of beer at 11am, but....

As a craft beer fan and pipe smoker, how could I resist? I can open bottles and tins? I had to order it.

 

[Humblepipe]

As a craft beer fan and pipe smoker, how could I resist? I can open bottles and tins? I had to order it.

Hahaha... I'll put a little something extra in the package for you.

 

[Hillcrest]

Are you sure thats not a Bartender's Tool for opening bottles and stirring mixed drinks ? Its a curious tool.

 

[Humblepipe]

Are you sure thats not a Bartender's Tool for opening bottles and stirring mixed drinks ? Its a curious tool.

So many possibilities - LOL. I love these random whimsical vintage tobacciana items. Thankfully, I had two of these and I am keeping the other one.