For sale is an authentic vintage 1940s–1950s cast iron freestanding figural Parrot / Cockatoo bottle opener. Produced in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania by manufacturers such as John Wright Inc. or Wilton Products, this standing tropical bird cap lifter features a open-beak cap lifter design, crest detail, textured feathering, and an integrated solid base.

Key Details & Construction:

• Subject: Tropical Parrot / Crested Cockatoo

• Manufacturer: Attributed to John Wright Inc. / Wilton Products (Wrightsville, PA)

• Country of Origin: USA

• Era / Date: circa 1940s–1950s

• Material: Solid Sand-Cast Iron

• Finish / Paint: Original polychrome cold-painted factory finish displaying yellow/gold body tones, black beak, red chest accent, and blue feathering on the wings.

• Dimensions: Approximately 3.25" H × 2.25" D

• Weight: 5.1 oz (144 g)

Condition Report

• Finish & Paint: Retains a substantial portion of its original factory paint with honest wear, paint flaking, and paint loss consistent with age, handling, and use as a functional bar tool.

• Patina & Metal Oxidation: Natural dark oxidation and age patina in exposed iron recessed areas. Paint remains uncleaned and unrestored to preserve historical authenticity.

• Structure: Sound cast iron structure with no fractures, cracks, repairs, or structural damage. Beak lifter edges remain intact.

Reference Literature

• Book Title: Figural Bottle Openers in Color

• Authors: Donald A. Bull and John R. Rader

• Reference Page: See Chapter on Standing Birds / Animals & Wrightsville Castings (John Wright / Wilton Products series, pp. 38–45).

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