Porcelain Absinthe Coaster/Saucer, 1f25, Green/Silver, with Lines

Porcelain Absinthe Coaster/Saucer, 1f25, Green/Silver, with LinesBistro saucers served a dual purpose in the pre ban absinthe era. Besides serving as a coaster, they were also used to indicate the price of the absinthe or other drinks. The price printed onto the bottom or side of the saucer corresponded with a color painted on the outside rim. This colored rim was used to tell the waiter how much to charge the customer by reading the different saucer colors when stacked. For instance, if three green rimmed saucers

The correct technique is to slowly and continuously drip the water onto a sugar cube

as one can perfectly control the rate of water

Each spoon features Lautrec's monogram at the top of the grill

Absinthe is

It takes an in-depth look into all aspects of absinthe

Stainless steel

This reproduction absinthe spoon is among eight known originally made to celebrate the introduction of the Eiffel Tower at the Exposition Universelle

The ice water will begin to stream through a small hole located at its bottom into the absinthe below

One of our most ornate and popular spoons

* The purchase is for the rooster finial only

It is a reproduction of a glass brouilleur found in the late 19th century

*Glass in photo not included