Porcelain Absinthe Saucer, 35Cts Black/Silver, with Lines Semi-Star Absinthe Spoon #6 A dose of absinthe is

A dose of absinthe is first poured into the glass and the glass Verse-Eau is placed on top of the glass

4" (6 cm) to 6

These carafes were used by customers to prepare their own drinks

This is an exact reproduction of an antique sugar cube holder used to hold sugar in preparing a traditional French or Swiss absinthe

all of whom painted absinthe drinkers in pictures that are now considered masterpieces

Porcelain Absinthe Saucer, 35Cts Black/Silver, with Lines Semi-Star Absinthe Spoon #6 A dose of absinthe isAbsinthe bistro 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 blue rimmed saucers (as