After my girlfriend left for the weekend, I found a strange amber-colored glass stick among the blankets and had absolutely no idea what it was.
Its unusual shape made me wonder if it was a cosmetic, medical, or personal item, so I started searching for similar vintage objects.
The answer turned out to be surprisingly simple: it was a vintage glass drink stirrer, also known as a swizzle or stir stick.
Its long shape and rounded ends were designed for stirring drinks, and I was relieved to discover it was nothing embarrassing—just an ordinary piece of vintage barware…
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