Designer: Carl Auböck II (1900 – 1957)

Item: Pocket watch bottle opener Model 4516

Manufactured by: Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Country of origin: Austria

Year made: Ca. 1950

Materials: Brass

Dimensions:  3 ¼” x 2 ½” x ½”

Condition: Very good

References: 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: Yet another classic piece of Auböck whimsy.  This is very heavy for its size and appears to have only been lightly used to actually open bottles.  Works well as a paperweight too.  It has a great old natural patina.  Impressed with the correct Auböck signature and Made in Austria markings on the front.