{"product_id":"silver-articulated-fish-bottle-opener-20th-century","title":"Silver Articulated Fish Bottle Opener - 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully sculptural vintage silver plate bottle opener modeled as an articulated fish, its body constructed from overlapping individually linked scales that allow the piece to move fluidly from side to side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fish is beautifully detailed throughout, from its dimensional scales and small fin details to the engraved tail and stylized head. The mouth cleverly incorporates the bottle-opening mechanism, transforming an everyday bar accessory into a playful and highly decorative object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArticulated fish objects have long appeared in European decorative arts and tableware, prized for the remarkable movement created by their interlocking construction. This example has a particularly handsome presence in silver plate and feels equally suited to a sophisticated bar, drinks tray or simply displayed as an objet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming combination of craftsmanship, function and whimsy—and a fantastic addition to a collection of vintage barware or silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Silver Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Articulated \/ Reticulated Fish Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction: Bottle Opener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear and patina consistent with age and use. The articulated body retains its movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 7.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46379966038202,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/173E77C2-6CF7-4803-BD10-D8BF5E5441E9.jpg?v=1787092844","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/silver-articulated-fish-bottle-opener-20th-century","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}