Grille Absinthe Spoon

Grille Absinthe SpoonThis unique spoon has one of the largest grilles of all our absinthe spoons. Underneath the tip of the spoon are two prongs that hook onto the edge of the glass to help keep the spoon from moving. The spoon was inspired by the increasingly popular modernist designs of the time. It is an exact reproduction of a late 19th century absinthe spoon.

Now you can have a visit from the Green Fairy herself with this winged Lady Absinthe Fountain

This unusual mouth-blown carafe was inspired by similar pieces found in bars and bistros throughout France and Europe in the late 19th century

protecting it from chipping and daily wear and tear

and the fountains are handmade

and cartoons

solid stem

very few fountains have survived with their original glass bowls intact

The ratio of water to absinthe depends on the preparer's preference but is typically 1 part absinthe to 3 - 5 parts water

The grille features 10 slots in a circular design where the sugar is placed

The year was also the 100th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille

using absinthe fountains remains the preferred method for absinthe preparation

The table's antiqued banded rim is made of brass and encircles the marble