First Union Metal Bottle Opener
One size / Silver
$19.99
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Open a favorite bottle with a nod to the banking name that became part of Charlotte’s modern identity. First Union started in 1908 as Union National Bank and expanded dramatically after interstate banking opened new paths in the 1980s. Its history runs through landmark acquisitions and the 2001 Wachovia combination. This bottle opener is a compact keepsake for longtime employees, banking collectors, corporate-history fans, and anyone with a connection to the First Union era.
First Union began as Union National Bank, founded by H. M. Victor on June 2, 1908, at a small banking desk in a Charlotte, North Carolina hotel lobby. A 1958 merger with First National Bank and Trust Company of Asheville created First Union National Bank of North Carolina. The company added mortgage banking and insurance firm Cameron-Brown in 1964, incorporated as First Union Corporation in 1967, and reorganized key banking and mortgage operations as subsidiaries in 1968. After regional interstate banking legislation was upheld in 1985, First Union pursued rapid expansion, completing more than 90 banking-related acquisitions by its 2001 merger with Wachovia. Major transactions included Atlantic National Bank in Jacksonville, First Fidelity of Newark, CoreStates Financial of Philadelphia, and Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. First Union completed its purchase of Wachovia National Bank on September 4, 2001, becoming Wachovia Corporation and adopting the Wachovia name and ticker symbol. Wachovia later merged into Wells Fargo.
First Union Metal Bottle Opener
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Open a favorite bottle with a nod to the banking name that became part of Charlotte’s modern identity. First Union started in 1908 as Union National Bank and expanded dramatically after interstate banking opened new paths in the 1980s. Its history runs through landmark acquisitions and the 2001 Wachovia combination. This bottle opener is a compact keepsake for longtime employees, banking collectors, corporate-history fans, and anyone with a connection to the First Union era.
First Union began as Union National Bank, founded by H. M. Victor on June 2, 1908, at a small banking desk in a Charlotte, North Carolina hotel lobby. A 1958 merger with First National Bank and Trust Company of Asheville created First Union National Bank of North Carolina. The company added mortgage banking and insurance firm Cameron-Brown in 1964, incorporated as First Union Corporation in 1967, and reorganized key banking and mortgage operations as subsidiaries in 1968. After regional interstate banking legislation was upheld in 1985, First Union pursued rapid expansion, completing more than 90 banking-related acquisitions by its 2001 merger with Wachovia. Major transactions included Atlantic National Bank in Jacksonville, First Fidelity of Newark, CoreStates Financial of Philadelphia, and Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. First Union completed its purchase of Wachovia National Bank on September 4, 2001, becoming Wachovia Corporation and adopting the Wachovia name and ticker symbol. Wachovia later merged into Wells Fargo.
This slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.
Product features
- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending
- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving
- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage
- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers
- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use
| One size | |
| Width, in | 5.50 |
| Height, in | 1.50 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC