Torpedo Silversmith Mate Gourd - Wax-Chiseled Alpaca and Gilded Bronze
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Commande
Toutes les commandes passées avant 12h00 sont expédiées le jour même.
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Préparation - Expédition
La préparation et l'expédition sont réalisées avec le plus grand soin par nos équipes en France en moins de 24h.
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Livraison
Vous recevez votre commande ! À noter que les délais de livraison dépendent du transporteur sélectionné lors de l'étape de paiement.
- Chronopost Relais : 1 à 3 jours
- UPS Domicile : 1 à 2 jours
This Torpedo mate gourd exists as a single piece. It was made entirely by hand by Cristian, master silversmith in Uruguay. It brings together on one piece the two most meticulous skills he masters best: chiseling on wax and the gilded bronze overlay, this time pushed to its peak with a finely chiseled single-piece overlay of 4 cm. A true masterpiece.
The rim
The rim is shaped from silversmith-grade alpaca, denser and purer than ordinary alpaca, which does not oxidise. The decoration is chiseled by hand on wax: the metal is laid on a bed of wax that supports it during the chisel work, allowing a fine, deep relief without deforming the piece. The acanthus leaves are chiseled into the mass; the volutes are a solid gilded bronze overlay, chiseled from a single piece and fixed onto the alpaca.
The gourd and the leather
The gourd comes from southern Brazil, chosen for its shape and the thickness of its wall, then dried for several months. It is sheathed in burgundy cowhide, hand-stitched with light thread in saddle stitch. The cross-shaped base forms four feet that stabilise the gourd and protect it.
Use
This is a natural gourd: an overnight curing is needed before the first mate (curing guide). Capacity approx. 200 ml, i.e. about 25 g of yerba mate. It takes all our bombillas; the Signature alpaca and bronze bombilla is its natural companion.
- Edition: Unique piece, a single one for sale
- Model: Torpedo
- Rim: Silversmith-grade alpaca hand-chiseled on wax, rolled edge
- Ornament: Solid gilded bronze overlay, fixed onto the alpaca
- Body: Gourd from Brazil, dried for several months
- Sheathing: Burgundy cowhide, hand-stitched
- Base: Four leather feet, mounted in a cross
- Capacity: Approx. 200 ml
- Dimensions: 9.8 cm × 7 cm
- Weight: Approx. 150 g
Orders placed before 12:00 are shipped the same day.
Delivery:
- Delivery to a Chronopost pickup point (2 to 4 business days) within the EU is free from €60.
- Home delivery with UPS (2 to 3 business days) within the EU is free from €90.
Rates for every country, including the UK and Switzerland, on our shipping rates page.
Torpedo Silversmith Mate Gourd - Wax-Chiseled Alpaca and Gilded Bronze
MORE THAN A GOURD: A WORK OF ART
UNIQUE GOURDS
Signature Gourds represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, where every unique piece is created with care and precision. Each gourd is shaped by hand by Cristian, our master artisan and silversmith in Uruguay, whose exceptional know-how is celebrated by his peers. Crafting these gourds is a meticulous process that starts with selecting the sturdiest, best-formed squashes from Brazil.
Drawing on his expertise, Cristian sculpts and chisels each gourd with incomparable care. The band, in a more refined Alpaca alloy (easily mistaken for silver), is worked by hand to guarantee unmatched finesse and durability. Every detail is designed to offer not just a functional gourd, but a unique work of art.
These gourds stand out for their rarity and elegance. Each model is made in limited edition, making every gourd a truly unique piece. The time devoted to their creation, from the growth of the squash to Cristian's final touch, is a pledge of quality and durability, guaranteeing an extraordinary mate experience.
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