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Original vintage circa 1930s Coca-Cola Kam-Indore Safety Lock and Bottle Opener, complete with its original advertising box and illustrated instruction card.This unusual Coca-Cola promotional collectible was designed to function as both a portable door security lock and a bottle opener.The two-piece metal device remains connected by its chain, with engraved Coca-Cola advertising on the bottle opener.Included Components:- Original metal Kam-Indore safety lock and bottle opener
- Attached metal chain
- Original Coca-Cola advertising cardboard box
- Original illustrated instruction cardOriginal Advertising Features:The colorful red, white, and blue packaging features classic Coca-Cola graphics and period advertising slogans, including:- "Drink Coca-Cola in Bottles"
- "Delicious and Refreshing"
- "Over 9,000,000 Drinks Daily"
- "FITS ALL DOORS"
- "Fool Proof—Lasts a Lifetime"The packaging identifies the Coca-Cola Bottling Company as the distributor and features the original printed retail price of 50 cents.Condition – Vintage Pre-Owned:The original cardboard box shows noticeable age-related wear, including softened and frayed edges, worn corners, surface scuffs, creasing, and areas of paper loss. The colorful advertising graphics remain attractive and legible.The metal components exhibit surface spotting, discoloration, and general age-related wear. Both pieces remain connected by their chain.The original illustrated instruction card remains legible with minor signs of age and handling.The locking mechanism has not been functionally tested. Offered as a historical advertising collectible rather than a modern security device.Please carefully review all photographs, as they form an important part of the condition description.Collector Appeal:A wonderful surviving example of early Coca-Cola promotional advertising, particularly appealing to collectors of antique bottle openers, vintage soda memorabilia, portable security devices, and unusual historical advertising novelties.Shipping:The original cardboard box, metal components, and paper instructions will be carefully protected and securely packaged in a rigid shipping box to help prevent damage during transit.
