Images And Words Week 197 - Ingenious Inventions

Throughout history our means by which to hunt, cloth and feed ourselves have evolved. From the bone implements of the pre-historic peoples to the advanced instruments and equipment of the Modern Era. Ever since we weren't forced to hunt for food we could find time to think up new solutions to everyday issues.
The theme for this week is...

INGENIOUS INVENTIONS

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Wish you all...


All the Best from Anders

This is a terrific and rare item … it is a French Bronze figural bottle opener in the form of duck’s head. It is polychromed in subtle colors. The actual bottle opening hardware is hidden in the base. It is marked on the base – the name of the item is “Ducky” and it was made by the famous Kirby Beard & Company of Paris. Kirby Beard is a storied company whose legacy goes back nearly 200 years -- having started in the 1820s. The company started in England making needles and pins and eventually were one of the earliest makers of razor blades (to this day, Kirby Beard razor blades are highly collectible). Kirby Beard is also credited for inventing what is commonly known as a Bobby Pin … but was originally called the “Kirby Grip”. Kirby Beard eventually went on to become a maker of luxury goods and opened a few high end retail shops around the world – their most famous was their Paris flagship and the Kirby Beard goods that are labeled “Paris” -- from their Paris store -- are usually considered to be the most collectible. This Kirby Beard “Ducky” bottle opener is one of there most collectible items – it is not easy to find and when it comes on the market, a single "Ducky" generally sells for the price we are asking for a PAIR! So, if you are a collector of Kirby Beard … of duck items … of figural barware … or just like cool stuff, this bottle opener is a terrific bargain. It would also make a spectacular gift!

The Rules:

Each week we will post an original photo with words on it. The idea behind this group is to expand our minds through our photography.
Photos must be your own, but the words can be someone else's as long as credit is given after the words.
Your post can either be serious, or if you'd like comical, but never obscene .
Posts can either have one word on them,quotes, or full poems ... Your choice.
All posts are to be done on your own site in a blog form with a link back to it being left here. New topics will be posted on Sundays.
Posts can be made through Saturday.
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