Mint Julep Straw

Every once in a while one reads about a unique sterling utensil, only to learn that there are few (or no) examples of the piece. So it is with the Mint Julep Straw. Not even knowing what I was looking for, I finally found 1 example. And in a pattern that dates back to 1888.

Rococo by George Shiebler (7 7/8 inches)