{"product_id":"cast-iron-face-bottle-opener-four-eyed","title":"Cast Iron Face Bottle Opener, Four Eyed Wall Mount Circus Sideshow Barware","description":"\u003cp\u003eCast iron four eyed face bottle opener with wall-mount ears and bold hand-painted detail. Strong folk-art look with heavy paint wear, oxidation, and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Item: wall-mounted figural bottle opener\u003cbr\u003e• Era: 1940s\u003cbr\u003e• Maker \/ Brand: not marked in the photos provided\u003cbr\u003e• Material: appears to be cast iron with hand-painted finish\u003cbr\u003e• Size \/ Measurements: seller notes most versions are about 3.5 to 4 inches; exact measurements for this example were not provided\u003cbr\u003e• Color: tan, peach, black, cream, blue, and small touches of pink\u003cbr\u003e• Texture \/ Finish: rough cast surface with worn hand-painted finish and dark aged patina\u003cbr\u003e• Design \/ Motif: comic or carnival-style male face with four eyes, thick brows, mustache, buck teeth, and open mouth bottle opener\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• folk-art \/ sideshow \/ novelty barware look, often described as “Hypnotic Eyes,” “Four Eyed Man,” or circus freak-style opener\u003cbr\u003e• Construction: wall-mount face form with openings through both ears for screws or nails; bottle opening set into the mouth\u003cbr\u003e• Markings: no visible maker’s mark shown; back has what appears to be later tape over mounting hardware or repair area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested uses: bottle opener, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-barware-breweriana\" title=\"bar decor,\"\u003ebar decor,\u003c\/a\u003e man cave display, carnival-style wall accent, or cast iron \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositives\u003cbr\u003e• Face remains intact overall and still has strong display presence\u003cbr\u003e• Four-eyed expression, brows, mustache, and teeth remain clearly readable\u003cbr\u003e• Ear holes for mounting are present\u003cbr\u003e• Mouth opening is intact and retains its novelty bottle opener form\u003cbr\u003e• Heavy wear adds to the folk-art \/ sideshow character for display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003cbr\u003e• Heavy paint loss and finish wear across the nose, mustache, mouth, ears, and edges\u003cbr\u003e• Noticeable oxidation, dark spotting, and surface corrosion throughout\u003cbr\u003e• Eyes show age crazing and paint wear\u003cbr\u003e• Back shows significant wear, oxidation, and what appears to be taped-over hardware, reinforcement, or an old repair\u003cbr\u003e• Edge wear and chips to paint are visible all around the perimeter\u003cbr\u003e• The ear openings show wear and paint loss\u003cbr\u003e• Surface has scattered white paint flecks, scuffs, and grime\u003cbr\u003e• I do not see a visible maker mark \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese four-eyed cast iron face openers appear in the market under several names, including Hypnotic Eyes, Four Eyed Man, and Wilton-style novelty bottle opener. Current market examples show both vintage originals and later vintage-style reproductions, with prices varying widely based on condition and attribution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is best positioned as a strong display piece for buyers who enjoy oddball cast iron barware and carnival-style folk character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely—they’re part of the description and show the exact item you’ll receive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (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\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48354930655487,"sku":"i2-T5-2527","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/cast-iron-face-bottle-opener-four-eyed.jpg?v=1774994987","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/cast-iron-face-bottle-opener-four-eyed","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}