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CONDITION: This is a previously owned vintage item with age appropriate signs of wear, use, and age. I bought the item as a display piece, but appears functional. Is not the sturdiest of pieces. Please check the photos for item condition, contents, and product information.
Brand / Maker: Artisan Signed (A. Chaleu)
Country/Region of Manufacture: Argentina
Material: Alpaca Silver, Leather, Gourd, 18K Gold Plated
Type: Yerba Mate Set / Bombilla Straw
Featured Refinements: Vintage Yerba Mate Gourd, Gaucho Leather Base
1. Bombilla (Filter Straw)
Mouthpiece (18K Accent): Good vintage condition with slight surface wear/patina. The stamp EN. 18 K remains clear and legible.
Filter Head: Shows minor surface oxidation, tarnish, and wear near the perforations. The maker's signature (A. Chaleu) and ALPACA / INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA stamps are completely visible.
Braided Shaft: The metal twist is intact with light patina settling in the crevices, which nicely highlights the braided pattern.
2. Gourd & Silver-Tone Rim
Rim Top: The decorative embossed metal rim shows moderate tarnish, age-related surface patina, and mild discoloration near the joint where it meets the gourd.
Gourd Body: Intact with a rich natural wood-grain look and dark organic undertones from previous curing/use. No visible cracks, splits, or structural flaws.
3. Leather Stand
Leather Base: Intact and holds the gourd stable. Shows minor surface scuffs, natural leather creasing, and age patina on the hand-tooled patterns, adding to its authentic vintage look..
