Crawford's carton opener

A small holder for a blade used to open Keepcrisp cartons of Crawford's biscuits. Made in two parts, joined together with a metal screw, from compression moulded phenol formalhehyde, circa early 1930s.

moulded: "OPENER FOR "KEEPCRISP" CARTONS OF CRAWFORD'S BISCUITS PROV. PAT. NO. 33734/35" (side)

moulded: "GUIDE HOLD UPRIGHT: THUMB ON SCREW HEAD: PLACE GUIDE AGAINST SIDE OF CARTON, DRAW BLADE TOWARDS YOU" (underside)

AIBDC : 008943SA