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Subject:Help with curious Japanese inscribed silver bottle opener
Posted By: John T. Thu, Jul 23, 2020 IP: 90.49.34.134
Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on this unusual bottle opener. I know it's Japanese. I thought that I could read some of the Kanji on the box as "Fuji".

The thing that I found curious was whether or not it was silver. My father thought it was but to me it feels more like steel.

Any help would help.

Regards!



Subject:Re: Help with curious Japanese inscribed silver bottle opener
Posted By: I.Nagy Thu, Jul 23, 2020
Inscriptions,
Box lid inside,
可西泰三　-　Kanishi Taizō
Seal,
可西泰三　-　Kanishi Taizō
（1921-2007 metal artist)
Box lid,
ふじ　　　-　Fuji - Wisteria
Opener,
記念　　　-　Kinen -　Keepsake
130周年　 - Shunen - 130th Anniversary
H.3年　　 - 3rd Year of H(eisei) (1991)
佐藤工業　-　Satō　Kōgyō　（General Contractor)
洋銀　　　-　Yōgin - Nickel silver (Copper alloy with nickel)

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Help with curious Japanese inscribed silver bottle opener
Posted By: John T. Fri, Jul 24, 2020
Many thanks once again with your help. It explains a lot.

Regards,

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