Absinthe Spoon Antique

We specialize in both antique and reproduction pieces used to drink absinthe employing the traditional french and swiss method using water and sugar.

Absinthe spoon antique.

Before then absinthe was drunk using long spoons also called mazagran spoons so that sugar was directly mixed into the glass. Place the spoon on the rim of the glass put the sugar cube on top and slowly drip cold water to dissolve the cube. A central platform supported by three or four legs held the sugar cube. Vintage antique french absinthe spoon filter breweriana barware hauskatzmarket.

Absinthe spoon absinthe glass absinthe carafe absinthe saucer absinthe poster and vintage absinthe to drink. Absinthe antiques from france. I like the les cuilleres style spoons which look like an iced tea spoon with the grill to support the sugar cube in the middle of the handle. 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.

Good for absinthe and ice cream. Absinthe grilles were an alternative to the perforated spoon and gave the manufacturer even more freedom of design. An older or antique spoon will be more expensive than a newer reproduction. A large stainless steel absinthe spoon in a leaf shape with a pattern cut into it.

Even more commonly items made after 1920 for the. Only 1 available and it s in 1 person s cart. Favorite add to arrow spire gold absinthe spoon slipstreamabsinthe. Absinthe spoons with premium finishes such as silver or gold will cost more than a standard finish like chrome or stainless steel.

Perforated absinthe spoons appeared in 1875 1880 whereas absinthe was already drunk since decades. 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. Special to prepare absinthe in the traditional way of the 19th century. 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.

5 out of 5 stars 121 121 reviews 11 10. Below it an humorous sketch click to enlarge showing the same long spoon on the table. It serves double duty to ones vices. Thank you for visiting maison absinthe the premier online store in the united states for all things absinthe.

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