Vintage ANRI Hand Carved Wooden Mechanical Bottle Stopper – Groeden Alps Folk Art

Vintage ANRI Hand Carved Wooden Mechanical Bottle Stopper – Groeden Alps Folk Art

Add charm and character to your barware collection with this delightful vintage 1940/50s hand-carved mechanical bottle stopper, crafted by the renowned Italian company ANRI.

Expertly carved from wood and hand-painted with expressive detail, this whimsical figure features a movable jaw mechanism operated by a small lever at the back—an example of classic mid-century folk art functionality and humour.

Produced in the Groeden (Val Gardena) mountain region of northern Italy, early ANRI stoppers like this one were traditionally carved by local artisans to resemble real people from their community. These unique pieces were made from the 1910s through to the mid-1960s and are now highly collectable for their craftsmanship and personality.

Features:

• Authentic ANRI bottle stopper, circa 1940s

• Hand carved and hand painted wood

• Mechanical jaw movement via lever on the back

• Original cork base intact

• Wonderful patina and vintage wear

Whether you’re a collector of ANRI figures, a vintage barware enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique gift, this charming character brings history and fun to any setting.

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