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Antique South American 800 Silver & Hand-Chiseled Calabash Yerba Mate Set
Elevate your collection with this authentic, early 20th-century Yerba …
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Antique South American 800 Silver & Hand-Chiseled Calabash Yerba Mate Set
Elevate your collection with this authentic, early 20th-century Yerba Mate set, a beautiful testament to South American folk artistry. This traditional set includes a natural, hand-selected calabash gourd cup and a matching "bombilla" (filter straw) crafted from high-quality 800 silver (coin silver).
The gourd features a heavy, hand-chiseled silver "virola" (rim) decorated with ornate repoussé floral and scrollwork motifs. A distinctive hand-engraved monogram shield serves as the focal point, adding a layer of personal history and provenance to the piece. The accompanying 24g silver bombilla features a classic bamboo-style stem and a traditional perforated spoon filter, hallmarked "800" to verify its silver purity.
This set is perfect as a sophisticated decorative accent for a library, bar, or global-inspired interior, or for the collector of antique silver and South American ethnographica.
Condition:
Good Antique Condition. The silver components retain a gorgeous, unpolished patina consistent with age. The natural gourd is structurally sound with no cracks. Please note: the mouthpiece of the silver straw is flattened from historical use, and there is minor oxidation to the interior of the silver mount, both of which serve as hallmarks of its authentic vintage status.
Dimensions:
Gourd: 3" H x 2.5" Diameter
Straw: 7.5" L
Total Weight: 89 grams (Gourd: 65g / Straw: 24g)
A remarkable piece of South American heritage, this Yerba Mate set blends organic natural beauty with the refined craftsmanship of 800 silver. Whether displayed as a conversation piece on a bar cart or added to a collection of global antiques, it brings a sense of history and world-traveler charm to any well-curated home.
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 3ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Good Antique Condition. The silver components retain a gorgeous, unpolished patina consistent with age. The natural gourd is structurally sound … moreGood Antique Condition. The silver components retain a gorgeous, unpolished patina consistent with age. The natural gourd is structurally sound with no cracks. Please note: the mouthpiece of the silver straw is flattened from historical use, and there is minor oxidation to the interior of the silver mount, both of which serve as hallmarks of its authentic vintage status. less
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