Antique Argentinian Silver bombilla/straw

[@danielrc7078]

Esta es la bombilla mas hermosa que e visto en mi vida. This is the most beautiful bombilla I have ever seen in my life. Cheers from San Juan, Argentina

[@shahancheong9792]

They vary in beauty. I've seen some REALLY plain ones, and I've seen some really elaborate ones. On the scale of plain to fancy, this is probably a 4/5. But you're right, it is really pretty.

[@danielrc7078]

@@shahancheong9792 The silver mate set at the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century became a luxury item, which escalated in overloaded designs. I personally appreciate the more sober designs.

[@shahancheong9792]

@@danielrc7078 yes I know what you mean! I've seen some REALLY elaborate ones with gold decorations and applied leaves and scrolls and twists...God knows how they ever kept them clean...but they are pretty!

[@Axlowy]

5:50 yep, there are, i can send you a link to modern ones if you want

[@y.k.9705]

Silid silver straw? I thought straws were hollow.