Vintage Mexican Silver and Abalone Articulated Fish Bottle Opener, Mid-Century

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This vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener is a distinctive mid-20th-century collectible crafted from silver-toned metal and inlaid with iridescent … Read more This vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener is a distinctive mid-20th-century collectible crafted from silver-toned metal and inlaid with iridescent abalone shell. Handmade in Mexico, likely in the renowned silversmithing region of Taxco, this piece is often attributed to the Los Castillo workshop, known for its inventive use of mixed materials and sculptural forms.

The fish features a series of movable, jointed segments that create a lifelike, flexible motion—an example of skilled craftsmanship and playful design. Each scale is individually set with abalone shell, displaying luminous tones of green, pink, and blue. The mouth of the fish serves as a functional bottle opener, making it both a practical tool and a decorative conversation piece.

Whether used as part of a barware collection or displayed as a sculptural accent, this mid-century Mexican fish bottle opener captures the artistry and charm of vintage handcrafted metalwork from Mexico’s golden design era. See less