Coca-Cola Vintage Knife & Bottle Opener Lot – Colonial Prov. USA Bowling Pin Knife – 1933 World’s Fair Style – Cast Iron Opener

This is a charming Coca-Cola collector’s lot featuring two vintage small pocket knives and a cast-iron wall-mount bottle opener, each carrying classic Coke branding. The larger two-blade pen knife features bold 1933 World’s Fair-style graphics—“Drink Coca-Cola in Bottles – 5¢ – World Fair Chicago 1933”—with bright red lettering over clean white scales. While it has no tang stamp, the knife opens and closes smoothly with strong snap on both blades.

The second knife is a miniature bowling pin-shaped Colonial Prov. R.I. USA model with crisp red Coca-Cola graphics and one well-snapped pen blade. A fun novelty piece with classic mid-century charm.

Included in the lot is an “Enjoy Coca-Cola” cast-iron bottle opener, stamped TAIWAN on the back. It has a great worn-in patina and retains deep red lettering across the front.

Overall, this is a great three-piece promotional set—ideal for collectors of Coca-Cola memorabilia, Americana advertising pieces, or novelty knives.

SPECS

Large Knife:

Style: Two-Blade Pen Knife

Markings: “Drink Coca-Cola – 5¢ – World Fair Chicago 1933”

Tang Stamp: None

Blades: Two pen blades

Function: Good snap on all blades

Small Knife:

Maker: Colonial Prov. R.I. USA

Style: Bowling Pin Novelty Knife

Blades: One pen blade

Function: Good snap

Handle: White with red Coca-Cola graphics

Bottle Opener:

Material: Cast iron

Markings: Enjoy Coca-Cola (front), Taiwan (reverse)

Mounting: Two-screw wall mount

CONDITION

Both knives show smooth, functional snap and open/close properly. Handles and graphics are bright and clean. Blades show light signs of age-appropriate handling. The cast-iron opener has great patina and bold original red paint. Ships wrapped in acid-free archival tissue to help preserve both the blades and handles during transit and storage.

HISTORICAL NOTE

Coca-Cola’s advertising knives and openers have been popular promotional items for decades, with earlier examples tying into fairs, sporting events, and dime-store merchandising. The 1933 World’s Fair theme on the larger knife pays homage to Coke’s explosive growth during the early 20th century—a time when branded novelties helped cement Coca-Cola as an American icon.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

This three-piece set hits three great collecting categories at once: Coca-Cola memorabilia, novelty knives, and vintage advertising items. Perfect for display in a kitchen, bar area, or Coca-Cola collection.

DISCLAIMER

All knives in this shop are vintage or pre-owned unless stated otherwise. While many are in excellent condition, they may show normal signs of age or handling such as scuffs, blemishes, or blade wear. I try to document condition as accurately as possible in both the description and photos. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

By purchasing this knife, you are confirming that you are 18 years of age or older and are complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding knife ownership in your area.