1970s Mid Century Mexican Abalone Fish Bottle Opener – Alpaca Silver

Description

Add a splash of midcentury charm to your barware with this striking Mexican fish-shaped bottle opener, crafted in alpaca silver and inlaid with shimmering abalone shell.

Dating to the mid-20th century, this piece embodies the bold, colorful style of Mexican silvercraft, where artisans often combined natural shells with metal for a dramatic effect. The abalone glows in iridescent shades of green, pink, blue, and violet, perfectly highlighting the stylized fish form. An inlaid eye detail completes the whimsical design.

Details:

Midcentury Mexican bottle opener

Materials: Alpaca silver (nickel silver) and abalone shell inlay

Size: approx. 6" long

Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear; abalone remains vibrant and intact with very minor loss, see images

Why we love it: Equal parts functional bar tool and collectible folk art, this bottle opener is perfect for coastal homes, tiki bars, or anyone who loves midcentury Mexican decorative objects. A standout addition to a vintage barware collection or a unique gift for the design-savvy entertainer.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent with very minor loss, see images

Dimensions:
Height: 1.5 in.
Width: 6 in.
Depth: 0.5 in.

Category: Bottle Openers
Origin: Mexico
Materials: Abalone
Creator: Styled After: Ralph Lauren

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent with very minor loss, see images

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1970s Mid Century Mexican Abalone Fish Bottle Opener – Alpaca Silver

Lot 1841

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Feb 1, 2026, 10:20 PM EST

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