Designer: Carl Auböck III (1924 – 1993)

Item: Oversized Bottle Opener Model Mo. 4990

Manufactured by: Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Country of origin: Austria

Year made: 1950s

Materials: Stainless Steel and Horn

Dimensions: 6 ¼” x 3 ¼” x½” 

Condition: Excellent

References:  Kois, Clemens, Carl Auböck: The Workshop, Powerhouse Books, (2012); Wright Auction Catalog; The Workshop: Carl Auböck Designs 1930-1980, (2016); Auböck, Carl IV, die kataloge der werkstätte carl auböck 1925 - 1975, Carl Auböck Archive (2005); Auböck, Carl IV, die arbeiten der werkstätte carl auböck fotografiert von 1948 - 2005, Carl Auböck Archive (2009).

Description: Here is a well-documented Carl Auböck III design.  This is another classic Auböck design of an oversized version of an everyday object, but that is ergonomic and useful.  It was made to be used and feels that way in your hands.  These were made with either horn, leather or wood handles.  This, like the others we have seen are marked with the impressed Stainless Austria markings. The horn is in amazing condition as is the entire object, especially considering it was used for its intended purpose.