Mussel Shell Bottle Opener | Solid Bronze | Andrew Xenos

$55.00

A functional reminder of the beauty of the sea and the nostalgia of peaceful times along the coast: This hand-carved realistic mussel shell opener with barnacles has been cast in bronze. A beautiful addition to any kitchen, these openers come on a hand cut leather cord and the golden bronze develops a beautiful natural patina with time and use.

This item is sourced from the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner.

1 in stock

Xenos Works
Andrew Xenos
Phippsburg, Maine

Andrew Xenos is a maker with a day job. He lives and works in Providence, Rhode Island creating jewelry and art for his company Andrew Xenos Original Works, www.Xenosworks.com, and designs production jewelry for a large variety of clients. His work is a product of perception. Andrew’s work primarily explores the concept of psychological homes and armor through the study of natural organism’s defense mechanisms. The work is a scientific investigation into that which makes fragile creatures strong and the possibility of drawing strength from their tenacity.

Shipping Measurements

Weight .25 lbs
Dimensions 4 × 4 × 1 in