Industria Argentina designed this unusually exotic straw! Yes, this bombillais used to sip mate, a South American tea. The base unscrews for easy cleaning. This 8"(20.5cm.)L straw swirling with .800 silver and 18K gold is both ornamental and useful. Use your favorite loose leaf tea, and sip away! This unique piece is in excellent vintage condition commensurate with being preowned and lightly used. Weighing in at .91 troy oz. (32gr.)this piece will delight with it foreign flare!

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