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For your consideration, a vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener made with abalone shell in the style of Los Castillo. …
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For your consideration, a vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener made with abalone shell in the style of Los Castillo. Unmarked.
The body is segmented and articulated, allowing it to bend.
It is crafted from abalone shell pieces and metal, often brass or alpaca silver.
The mouth of the fish features a small metal ledge designed to open bottles.
These items were typically handmade by artisans in Mexico, such as those in Guerrero or Acapulco, often in the mid-century period (1950s-1970s).
Dimensions: 6" L x 1" W x 1.6" D
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- Dimensions
- 1ʺW × 6ʺD × 1.5ʺH
- Styles
- Mexican
- Styled After
- Los Castillo
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Abalone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Original vintage unrestored condition. Expect signs of vintage wear. Overall good condition. Firm and sturdy. Curated by AMBIANIC Original vintage unrestored condition. Expect signs of vintage wear. Overall good condition. Firm and sturdy. Curated by AMBIANIC less
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