Porcelain Absinthe Coaster/Saucer, 1f75, Lt Blue/Gold Knife Rests Water carafes were commonly found

Water carafes were commonly found on bistro tables as the preferred method of preparing absinthe during the Belle Époque

The lid of the fountain is removed and fresh water and ice is added into the glass bowl

This metal plaque in French lets your visitors know that your cat is friendly

As the sugar begins to desolve into the water

This fountain is an exact reproduction of a vintage absinthe fountain from the late 1800s

Porcelain Absinthe Coaster/Saucer, 1f75, Lt Blue/Gold Knife Rests Water carafes were commonly foundBistro 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 absinthe or drink. 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 light blue rimmed saucers (as