{"product_id":"vintage-cast-iron-bourbon-st-new-orleans-lady-lamp-post-bottle-opener-figural-paint","title":"Vintage Cast Iron Bourbon St New Orleans Lady Lamp Post Bottle Opener Figural Paint","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage mid-century cast iron figural bottle opener features a woman (often referred to as a \"Lady of the Night\" or French Quarter beatnik girl) wearing a beret, turtleneck dress, and heels, leaning against a lamp post labeled \"BOURBON ST. NEW ORLEANS, LA\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe back arch of the base forms the functional bottle opener lip. The piece retains a high percentage of its original cold-painted finish, featuring yellow lamp panels, peach\/flesh skin tones, white lettering, and red\/black accents. It exhibits natural surface wear, micro paint loss on high points, and light oxidation typical of authentic age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States (produced primarily as mid-century New Orleans French Quarter souvenir barware; attributed to regional foundries like Wilton Products or C.J. Charia \u0026amp; Co. import\/distributors).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 1950s–1960s (Mid-Century Vintage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-painted Cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good to Very Good vintage condition. Original paint exhibits honest, authentic age wear, including minor chipping along high-relief edges (nose, skirt, and lamp cap) and mild bottom-plate oxidation. No cracks, breaks, or stress fractures in the iron. The opener lip on the reverse remains intact and fully functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This piece displays key markers of authentic mid-century American cast iron manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasting \u0026amp; Seams:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features tight, well-fitted two-part mold seam lines running vertically up the lamp post and figure, without the heavy flash or rough wide seams found in modern Asian reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Texture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The iron surface exhibits a fine, dense grain with natural minor pitting underneath the paint layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Oxidation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Displays genuine cold-painted enamel with expected micro-crazing and edge wear. Honest surface oxidation and shelf wear are visible on the underside flat base (which remains unpainted\/wear-exposed), confirming authentic age rather than artificially aged post-1990 re-casts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-87df5a60-7fff-c54a-5a74-22baec0f2555\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigural Cast Iron Openers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Irvis Depold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Classified under mid-century novelty, souvenir, and street-lamp series figural bottle openers (similar variants cataloged under souvenir\/barware figural openers).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping calculated by USPS\/UPS\/FedEx based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. However, as dedicated enthusiasts rather than professional appraisers or certified experts, we cannot offer guarantees on authenticity, age, origin, or precise valuation. We strongly recommend that buyers perform their own due diligence, including consulting reference materials or experts, and thoroughly examine the accompanying photographs. These images are an essential component of our listing and depict the item's actual condition, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections consistent with its antique nature. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and form their own assessment on condition, description and authenticity before purchasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items have signs of wear commensurate with age and usage. The lack of statement regarding condition does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or free from any and all defects. 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Our utmost focus is on customer satisfaction, and we'll do everything in our power to ensure every transaction is smooth, transparent, and positive for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50476397953067,"sku":"1454","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20260915_222955.jpg?v=1790199359","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/vintage-cast-iron-bourbon-st-new-orleans-lady-lamp-post-bottle-opener-figural-paint","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}