RARE 1929 Manual Avillar Brass Parrot Bottle Opener & Corkscrew, Large Version

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We have for sale a Vintage 1929 Manual Avillar Brass Parrot Bottle Opener & Corkscrew
This is the rare large version of the 1929 Polly Parrot by NEGBAUR designed and patented by Manual Avillar this Brass parrot is not one you will find every day most are hidden away in collections.
The parrot’s beak is the bottle opener and hidden between its wings is a fold out corkscrew; the corkscrew is a steel blade web helix design unlike the smaller version which has a twisted wire helix.
The silver parrot is not included in the sale it is to show the size difference between the large and regular version.

Circa; 1930s
Measures; 6 3/8" tall
Marked; None
Manufactured; Negbaur - New York, NY
Condition is very good, needs a good cleaning

This is the first design from Manuel D. Avillar
US Patent: D78,554 Classification: D8/38
Patent Dates: Applied: Mar. 07, 1929, Granted: May 21, 1929
Patentee: Manuel D. Avillar - New York, NY

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SKU# 1580