3 early Tin Can openers Guard unusual kitchen tool utensils

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Not one but 3 very early Can opener tools. These somewhat cumsy looking devices were actually well designed to hack through the VERY strong hand soldered cans of the late Victorian era.

British merchant Peter Durand made an impact on food preservation with his 1810 patenting of the tin can. In 1813, John Hall and Bryan Dorkin opened the first commercial canning factory in England. In 1846, Henry Evans invents a machine that can manufacture tin cans at a rate of sixty per hour. An significant increase over the previous rate of only six per hour. The first tin cans were so thick they had to be hammered open. As cans became thinner, it became possible to invent dedicated can openers. In 1858, Ezra Warner of Waterbury, Connecticut patented the first can opener.

These 3 openers represent that first 30 years or so of innovation. These humble kitchen tools make a fascinating collection- and come in an near endless array of shapes and styles.

See several pictures, condition report, and item dimensions below.

Please also note- Always happy to combine postage for multiple purchases- Pick up is ok for larger items- Cash payments only please from Camberwell, Melbourne.