Traditional Absinthe Spoon Holder, Style #2

Traditional Absinthe Spoon Holder, Style #2Spoon holders, known as "tronc de comptoirs" in French, were commonly placed on a bar countertop to hold absinthe spoons used in preparing a traditional French Swiss absinthe. This particular style is commonly found in antique markets, suggesting it was popular during the French pre ban absinthe era (before 1915). Apart from its primary use of holding spoons, it's also a great way to display a spoon collection.

and Ernest Hemingway

which is most notably used in the making of test tubes

The colors and images are sharp and vibrant

It was found on all Absinthe Terminus fountains

As the sugar begins to dissolve into the water

or add too much water for your liking

The original spoons are extremely rare

was one of the first to formally introduce absinthe antiques into the United States more than twenty years ago

including its size

His absinthes continue to be handmade by Breaux in the early 19th century Combier Distillery in Saumur

The lid is adorned with the classic "pineapple" finial and is removable to add ice water into the mouth-blown glass bowl

The spoon's grille contains 8 squares and 18 small circle cut-outs