{"product_id":"7-up-starr-x-bottle-opener","title":"7 Up Starr X Wall Mount Bottle Opener Brown Co. USA Vintage Advertising","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 7 Up Starr X wall mount bottle opener is a cast metal advertising opener made by Brown Manufacturing Company and marked with Starr X patent number 2333088.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised red 7 Up logo and \"You Like It, It Likes You\" slogan give this small piece an unmistakable soda fountain look, suited to a breweriana collection, vintage bar area, or display of early soft drink advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\" 7 Up advertising bottle opener\"\u003e 7 Up advertising bottle opener\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stationary wall mount bottle opener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1943 to early 1970s, based on the provided patent and manufacturing research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver tone with red painted advertising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e STARR X PATENT 2333088 BROWN CO. N. NEWS VA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starr X stationary opener with 7 Up advertising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American soda advertising, breweriana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches long, 2 1\/2 inches wide at widest point, 1 inch tall at tallest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised 7 Up logo, \"You Like It, It Likes You\" slogan, two mounting holes, product weight 3.2 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The opener is complete and intact with noticeable surface wear from age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cast body, mounting points, bottle opening mechanism, raised lettering, and advertising design remain clearly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red 7 Up lettering remains bright enough to identify the original advertising design immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed paint is worn and missing across portions of the 7 Up logo and surrounding lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal surface shows dark spotting, tarnish, discoloration, scratches, and areas of oxidation visible throughout the front, back, and opening mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional performance after installation has not been confirmed from the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatent number 2333088 dates to 1943, placing this Starr X design in the long history of wall mounted openers used around soda coolers, stores, and refreshment counters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7 Up name, Starr X mark, and Brown Company identification give soda advertising and breweriana collectors several useful identifying details rather than an unmarked generic opener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving red paint clearly preserves the familiar \"You Like It, It Likes You\" advertising message, while the areas of paint loss show that this piece has seen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a small piece of American soft drink advertising that does not need much shelf or wall space to make its identity clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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