1960s Los Castillo Parrot Bottle Opener in Silver Plate and Abalone Shell, Taxco Mexic

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Striking parrot-shaped bottle opener designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico by the legendary Los Castillo workshop, pioneers of 20th-century … Read more Striking parrot-shaped bottle opener designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico by the legendary Los Castillo workshop, pioneers of 20th-century Mexican modern design. The piece is crafted in solid brass, silver-plated, and intricately inlaid with iridescent abalone shell, with the parrot’s eye accented by a deep blue cabochon stone.

Marked “Los Castillo, Mexico, TA-01, Plateado, 983”, this collectible piece exemplifies the studio’s signature fusion of natural materials and refined metalwork, hallmarks that made the Los Castillo family central figures in the postwar Taxco artistic movement.

Founded in 1939 by Antonio Castillo and his brothers, Los Castillo elevated Mexican design to global prominence by blending traditional silversmithing, indigenous motifs, and modernist innovation—creating timeless works that continue to inspire collectors, decorators, and art historians alike.

This sculptural piece functions both as a bar accessory and a decorative object, capturing the spirit of mid-century Mexican luxury craftsmanship.

Measurements:
7.25" L × 2.25" W × 0.5" D (18.4 × 5.7 × 1.3 cm) See less