Leh's Metal Bottle Opener
One size / Silver
$19.99
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Raise a toast to Leh's and the generations of shoppers who knew its Allentown stores. Founded on Hamilton Street in 1850, the business began with ready-to-wear clothing and a shoe-making operation before growing into a department store. Its story reflects the changing character of downtown retail, from a family-run start to locations across the region and a final closure in 1996. This metal bottle opener makes a thoughtful keepsake for former customers, Allentown locals, and collectors who remember the Leh's name.
Henry Leh founded his store on April 25, 1850, at 626 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, initially selling ready-to-wear clothing and making boots and shoes. The early business, first called Neleigh & Leh, also manufactured footwear on the upper floors of its four-story building. During the Civil War, a Union Army boot contract helped strengthen the company, which employed about 175 people in manufacturing. The store expanded into a department store, and Horatio Koch became a partner after marrying Leh's daughter Sallie. In 1911, following Henry Leh's death in 1910, the remodeled H. Leh & Co. reopened with an expanded building; its shoe factory closed that year. The downtown store grew through further expansions, while satellite locations later opened in Quakertown in 1972, Whitehall Township in 1978, and Bethlehem in 1988. In 1992, co-owners John Leh II and William Leh bought out the Koch family's interest. The flagship closed in 1994, and the remaining department stores closed on June 29, 1996. The former five-story flagship was renovated for use by Lehigh County.
Raise a toast to Leh's and the generations of shoppers who knew its Allentown stores. Founded on Hamilton Street in 1850, the business began with ready-to-wear clothing and a shoe-making operation before growing into a department store. Its story reflects the changing character of downtown retail, from a family-run start to locations across the region and a final closure in 1996. This metal bottle opener makes a thoughtful keepsake for former customers, Allentown locals, and collectors who remember the Leh's name.
Henry Leh founded his store on April 25, 1850, at 626 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, initially selling ready-to-wear clothing and making boots and shoes. The early business, first called Neleigh & Leh, also manufactured footwear on the upper floors of its four-story building. During the Civil War, a Union Army boot contract helped strengthen the company, which employed about 175 people in manufacturing. The store expanded into a department store, and Horatio Koch became a partner after marrying Leh's daughter Sallie. In 1911, following Henry Leh's death in 1910, the remodeled H. Leh & Co. reopened with an expanded building; its shoe factory closed that year. The downtown store grew through further expansions, while satellite locations later opened in Quakertown in 1972, Whitehall Township in 1978, and Bethlehem in 1988. In 1992, co-owners John Leh II and William Leh bought out the Koch family's interest. The flagship closed in 1994, and the remaining department stores closed on June 29, 1996. The former five-story flagship was renovated for use by Lehigh County.
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 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland