Vintage Papier-Mâché Parrot Letter Opener – Hand-Painted Bird

A quirky vintage letter opener topped with a dimensional hand-painted parrot. The lightweight papier-mâché or composite bird features carved and painted feather details in orange, black, gray, and white, paired with a long black blade.

Condition
Good vintage condition with scratching and surface wear to the blade and minor age-related wear to the painted parrot. Please review photos for details.

Measurements
Please add overall length.

Material
Painted papier-mâché or composite material with metal blade

Era
Estimated 1980s–1990s

Origin
China

Styling Notes
A wonderfully odd little desk accessory for a tropical collection, vintage office setup, or cabinet of curiosities. The handmade-looking parrot gives it considerably more character than your average letter opener.

Additional Notes
Marked Made in China. Maker unknown. Exact composition of the figural handle is unknown but appears to be a lightweight papier-mâché or similar composite material.

A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.