Description

14cm

A wonderfully characterful vintage novelty bottle opener modelled as a French can-can dancer, complete with raised skirt, painted costume details and decorative lace trim.

Cast in metal and hand-finished with colourful painted decoration, the figure depicts a theatrical cabaret performer in a classic can-can pose.

The bottle opener is cleverly incorporated into the design, combining practicality with the playful novelty barware that became popular during the mid twentieth century.

Pieces of this type were often sold as souvenirs, bar accessories and novelty household items, reflecting the humour and decorative style of the era.

Today they are highly sought after by collectors of vintage advertising, barware, French-themed memorabilia and unusual decorative curiosities.

The aged painted surface and charming folk-art appearance give the piece considerable character, making it equally suitable for display in a home bar, kitchen, collection of vintage curiosities or eclectic interior.