Absinthe Spoon Antique

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Only 1 available and it s in 1 person s cart. We specialize in both antique and reproduction pieces used to drink absinthe employing the traditional french and swiss method using water and sugar. Antique swiss absinthe spoon nickel 26 holes signed 1900. Absinthe grilles were an alternative to the perforated spoon and gave the manufacturer even more freedom of design.

Thank you for visiting maison absinthe the premier online store in the united states for all things absinthe. 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. 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.

Swiss cross pointed absinthe spoon and 10 sugar cubes with free shipping. So unsurprisingly items made for use with other liqueurs of the period quinquinas bitters gentianes are often hopefully described as absinthe antiques. Perforated absinthe spoons appeared in 1875 1880 whereas absinthe was already drunk since decades. 5 out of 5 stars 121 121 reviews 11 10.

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Absinthe spoons with premium finishes such as silver or gold will cost more than a standard finish like chrome or stainless steel. An older or antique spoon will be more expensive than a newer reproduction. Authentic absinthe antiques from la belle époque buy absinthe spoons absinthe glasses vintage absinthe saucers fountains and more banned for almost a century until its recent revival absinthe is something of a living fossil a coelecanth amongst drinks able to magically transport us back to the glittering world of. From france c 26 60 shipping.

Before then absinthe was drunk using long spoons also called mazagran spoons so that sugar was directly mixed into the glass. 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. Many 19th century companies used the elaborate barware to advertise their brands. Some absinthe spoons can fetch thousands of dollars.

In the period since absinthe was made illegal in the us antique dealers have seen dramatic increases in the prices of these artifacts there.