Vintage Fish-Shaped Bottle Opener in Chiseled Silver-Plated Metal, 1970s

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We are pleased to offer for sale a sculptural bottle opener — both realistic in its fish-like form and playful … Read more We are pleased to offer for sale a sculptural bottle opener — both realistic in its fish-like form and playful in spirit, thanks to its articulated design that allows it to “swim” among the bottles and glasses of your home bar. Dating from the 1960s to the 1970s, based on its design and patina, this Mid 20th Century Modern bottle opener is unfortunately of unknown manufacture, as it bears no labels or engravings that would allow us to attribute it to a specific maker. Discovered by us in Rome, where our gallery is based, the piece recalls a series of home accessories produced by Gucci during the same period, which, however, were marked with the brand’s logo on the tail. Magical and whimsical, this bottle opener will glide among your gin and tonic glasses like a fish among coral reefs, thanks to the ingenious system that makes the eight body sections fully articulated. Each segment is progressively smaller from head to tail and finely chiseled to reproduce the scales of a real fish. The textured, tactile body transitions to a smooth head featuring the bottle-opening “mouth” and two large inlaid eyes, crafted from red onyx cabochon stones. In this piece, a common everyday object is transformed into a small work of art — a true conversation piece that will not go unnoticed by your guests. The item is in good vintage condition, showing only minimal signs of age and oxidation consistent with time and gentle use. See less