An Early 20th Century Carved Gourd Drinking Cup
Cup For Drinking Yerba Mate
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W-12 D-7 H-9.5 (cm)
Item Reference:
105212-1603-4Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code: 105212-1603-4
Item No. 105212 - Dealer No. 1603 - Building No. 4
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Description
This is an Early 20th Century Drinking Cup Made From a Gourd. It is Called a Yerba Mate and is From Argentina. Yerba Mate is a Traditional Herbal Tea From Central and South America. The Crushed Leaves are Steeped in Hot Water, and it is Traditionally Drunk Through a Special Type of Straw Called a Bombilla. It is Supposed to be a Very Healthy Drink, But Does Taste Rather Bitter.
The Vessel is Carved with Bowls of Fruit, Hearts and Scroll Work. The Cup is Mounted in Unmarked Silver or Silver Plate Which is Also Decorated with Flowers and Leaves. The Stalk of the Gourd Has an Attached Stand and a Top Surmounted by a Bird. A Carved Word 'Recuerbo' Which Means Memory is on One Side.
The Vessel is Carved with Bowls of Fruit, Hearts and Scroll Work. The Cup is Mounted in Unmarked Silver or Silver Plate Which is Also Decorated with Flowers and Leaves. The Stalk of the Gourd Has an Attached Stand and a Top Surmounted by a Bird. A Carved Word 'Recuerbo' Which Means Memory is on One Side.
Specifications
- Item Reference
- 105212-1603-4
- Dimensions
- Height: 9.5 cm
- Width: 12 cm
- Depth: 7 cm
- Material
- Silver Plate
- Period
- 1910 - 1936, C20th (George V)
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Condition
- Good Antique Condition
Delivery
- Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire (we can store free of charge for four weeks)
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