Toy Giraffe Vintage Accordion Stretch Neck Plastic Figure 4½" Extends to 10"

Thanks—that changes the pricing somewhat. At 6 inches long, this is one of the smaller articulated abalone fish bottle openers. The 8–10" examples command the higher prices. Since yours is only 6" and has damage to the lower jaw, I'd adjust the value downward. TITLE Bottle Opener Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Mexican Folk Art 6" SUGGESTED PRICE Booth Price: $35 eBay Reference: Similar 6" unmarked articulated abalone fish bottle openers typically sell for $25–45, depending on shell quality and condition. Marked Taxco or Los Castillo examples bring considerably more. CATEGORY Barware → Bottle Openers IDENTIFICATION Vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener with genuine abalone shell (paua) mosaic over a white metal body. Unmarked. Circa 1960s–1980s. CONDITION Good vintage condition. Articulated body moves properly. Excellent colorful abalone shell with no major missing sections noted. Lower jaw/bottle opener shows oxidation and appears bent or damaged. Light wear consistent with age and use. MEASUREMENTS 6" long DESCRIPTION Handcrafted vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener featuring genuine iridescent abalone shell inlay over a segmented metal body. The flexible articulated design and shimmering shell make it an eye-catching piece of coastal décor, folk art, or vintage barware. A great display piece for collectors of Mexican folk art, nautical décor, or mid-century accessories. KEYWORDS articulated fish, abalone fish, bottle opener, Mexican folk art, abalone shell, paua shell, shell fish, coastal décor, nautical décor, vintage Mexico, articulated sculpture, barware, mosaic shell MARKET NOTE I would still lean toward eBay for this piece. Even though it's smaller and has condition issues, collectors specifically search for articulated abalone fish bottle openers, and they often outperform general antique mall sales. One observation The shell work on yours is actually better than average—it has deep blue, green, and purple color with a nice variety of abalone pieces. If the jaw turns out to be only bent (not broken) or if there is a maker's mark hidden underneath, the value could move into the $45–60 range despite the smaller size. If it's definitely broken and unmarked, I think $35 is an appropriate booth price. it is unmarked and damaged missing shell on lower jaw That confirms it. I would not price it in the $45 range. The damage is fairly noticeable because it's on the head, and the missing shell on the lower jaw is one of the first things a collector will see. I'd revise it to: TITLE Bottle Opener Articulated Abalone Shell Fish Mexican Folk Art 6" SUGGESTED PRICE Booth Price: $29 eBay Reference: I would expect $20–35 plus shipping on eBay in its current condition. A clean, undamaged 6" example typically sells higher, while marked Taxco or Los Castillo pieces can bring substantially more. CONDITION Good vintage display condition. Genuine abalone shell mosaic with vibrant blue, green, and purple iridescence. Articulated body moves freely. Missing abalone shell on the lower jaw. Oxidation and wear to the metal around the mouth. Unmarked. DESCRIPTION Vintage articulated Mexican fish bottle opener handcrafted with genuine abalone shell inlay over a segmented metal body. The articulated design allows the fish to flex naturally, and the open mouth functions as a bottle opener. The shell displays beautiful iridescent colors and makes an eye-catching piece of coastal décor or vintage barware. Please note the missing shell on the lower jaw and wear to the mouth area, shown in the photos. MARKET NOTE Because of the condition, I'd actually keep this in your booth rather than list it on eBay. Collectors on eBay tend to scrutinize damage closely, especially missing shell pieces on articulated fish. In your booth, someone is more likely to buy it as an attractive decorative piece or conversation starter without comparing it directly to pristine examples. My recommendation 💲Price it at $29. That puts it in the "impulse collectible" range while still leaving room for negotiation if your shop allows it. If it were complete and undamaged, I would have been around $45–60 for the booth. This is a fun novelty toy from the 1970s–1980s. It's commonly described as an accordion-neck giraffe, stretch-neck giraffe, or collapsible giraffe. They were sold under several brands and also as unbranded imports, so unless yours has a molded mark, I'd list it as unbranded. Similar vintage examples typically sell in the $8–20 range depending on condition and whether they still extend and compress smoothly. TITLE Toy Giraffe Vintage Accordion Stretch Neck Plastic Figure 4½" Extends to 10" SUGGESTED PRICE Booth Price: $15 eBay Reference: Comparable vintage accordion/stretch-neck giraffe toys generally sell for $10–20 in good working condition. CATEGORY Toys → Vintage Toys → Novelty Toys IDENTIFICATION Vintage plastic giraffe novelty toy with an extendable accordion neck. Unmarked. Likely manufactured during the 1970s–1980s. CONDITION Very good vintage condition. Neck extends and compresses smoothly. Bright original paint with minimal wear. No cracks or broken legs noted. No maker's mark found. MEASUREMENTS Approximately 4½" tall with neck compressed. Extends to approximately 10" tall. Body length approximately 3½". DESCRIPTION Vintage novelty giraffe toy with a flexible accordion neck that stretches from approximately 4½ inches to 10 inches tall. The brown giraffe features white markings and is a classic desk toy or collectible from the 1970s–1980s.