Mid-Century Modern Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener Los Castillo Style

Mid-Century Modern Abalone and Brass Fish Bottle Opener Los Castillo Style This Mariner’s Blue Pacific Abalone Fish Bottle Opener is a rare and collectible item from the village of Taxco el Viejo in one of the world’s most recognized focal points for the creation of folk art, Guerrero Mexico. Created entirely by hand, it features inlaid Blue Pacific abalone with the natural iridescence exhibiting a lustrous rainbow-like play of color that changes with the angle of view. Abalone is deep-rooted in the vitality of the ocean and has a strong connection with nature. Calming and soothing, it expresses the gentleness and beauty of the sea. Every Mariner’s Blue Pacific Abalone Fish Bottle Opener is one of a kind. It measures approximately eight inches in length. This one is from my mother’s estate. We used them for pool parties back in the 1960s I am including other items from the same era: Cork screw, knife sharpener, bar tool