2x Non Ferrous Openers

Submitted by Anthony on Mon, 01/09/2014 - 12:56

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Two possible additions to the Australasian, NZ section, submitted for consideration on behalf of 'crowncork'

1) BRANSONS / blank, Type A, 92mm

2) GRAND HOTEL DUNEDIN / COMPLIMENTS ARTHUR PAAPE.PROPR, Type A, 92mm

 

Any information on either BRANSONS or the GRAND HOTEL DUNEDIN would be appreciated

crowncork

Wed, 03/09/2014 - 16:57

The Grand Hotel was built in Dunedin in 1883 and still stands today and is known as the Southern Cross Hotel

 I can not find any material to date this opener but would suggest it was in the era of the decline of the cast opener and the introduction of the twist top

steve

Fri, 05/09/2014 - 13:39

Branson's Hotel was in Dunedin at the corner of Great King Street and St. Andrew Street.  Originally The Harp of Erin Hotel from the 1870s and then Branson's from 1904.  I believe it burned down in the 1950s.

Anthony

Sun, 07/09/2014 - 16:19

Based on the information above, these openers have been added to the Australasian list, NZ section, Version 1.4. 07/09/2014