Vintage Brass Elephant Bottle Opener | Trunk Up Barware Figurine
$34.99
This vintage brass elephant figurine does double duty as sculptural decor and useful barware.
With its raised trunk, curved bottle-opening mouth, and warm aged brass finish, it has that compact mid-century look that feels equally at home on a bar cart, shelf, or tucked into a collection of animal-themed brass pieces.
Details
• Era: likely 1960s
• Item type: figural bottle opener / elephant figurine
• Materials: solid brass
• Color: warm brass gold with darker aged patina
• Measurements: approx. 4 inches long, 2 inches wide
• Weight: approx. 7 ounces
• Design note: trunk up elephant, a motif often associated with luck and good fortune
• Function: open mouth is designed to work as a bottle opener
• Style notes: mid-century, safari, Hollywood Regency, bar cart decor
Suggested use: barware, shelf styling, hostess gift, safari decor, elephant collection, lucky desk accent
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
• Nice solid weight for its size
• Attractive aged brass tone with good shelf presence
• Bottle opener form is clearly readable and display-friendly
Issues / Wear
• Light age wear, surface rubbing, and patina variation throughout
• Minor scuffs and finish variation visible in close photos
• Base shows typical wear from handling and display
• No major breaks or cracks are visible in the provided photos
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
• Near Fine — minimal wear; clean.
• Very Good — light wear; clean; minor flaws.
• Good — noticeable wear.
• Fair — heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly
A small but satisfying vintage piece for the buyer who likes useful objects with a little personality.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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