Absinthe Spoon Antique

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Even more commonly items made after 1920 for the. Before then absinthe was drunk using long spoons also called mazagran spoons so that sugar was directly mixed into the glass. 5 out of 5 stars 121 121 reviews 11 10. Vintage antique french absinthe spoon filter breweriana barware hauskatzmarket.

A highly detailed spoon such as the silver eiffel absinthe spoon above will also cost more. We are proud to offer the largest selection of absinthe in the u s and to be the leading seller of absinthe accoutrements on the internet including absinthe spoons absinthe glasses and absinthe fountains. So unsurprisingly items made for use with other liqueurs of the period quinquinas bitters gentianes are often hopefully described as absinthe antiques. Absinthe grilles were an alternative to the perforated spoon and gave the manufacturer even more freedom of design.

Below it an humorous sketch click to enlarge showing the same long spoon on the table. On the top right you can see a 19th catalogue showing an 18 centimeters absinthe spoon. The word absinthe is something of a magic bullet for a french antique dealer it instantly increases the value of the associated antique ten or twenty fold. Perforated absinthe spoons appeared in 1875 1880 whereas absinthe was already drunk since decades.

Although their use was never widespread in france they were popular in switzerland and most surviving examples are of swiss origin these are also known as les rondes. Absinthe spoon absinthe glass absinthe carafe absinthe saucer absinthe poster and vintage absinthe to drink. An older or antique spoon will be more expensive than a newer reproduction. Only 1 available and it s in 1 person s cart.

Thank you for visiting maison absinthe the premier online store in the united states for all things absinthe. We specialize in both antique and reproduction pieces used to drink absinthe employing the traditional french and swiss method using water and sugar. A large stainless steel absinthe spoon in a leaf shape with a pattern cut into it. It serves double duty to ones vices.

Online shop offering rare antiques from the 19th century the belle epoque. This reproduction from an antique absinthe spoon featur. Good for absinthe and ice cream. Absinthe spoons with premium finishes such as silver or gold will cost more than a standard finish like chrome or stainless steel.

Special to prepare absinthe in the traditional way of the 19th century. Absinthe antiques from france. Place the spoon on the rim of the glass put the sugar cube on top and slowly drip cold water to dissolve the cube.