Dachshund Pewter Knife Rest

Dachshund Pewter Knife RestOur pewter knife rests are both attractive and practical by providing a place to rest your knife while eating. When not using their knife at the dinner table, many people find that there is no other place to lay their knife, other than on the side of their plate. Not only is this unattractive, but many times the knife will slide off the plate, dirtying the table or tablecloth. This reproduction vintage French knife rest provides an attractive solution

Made popular in Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries

They easily hold up to daily restaurant life

and waterproof

and it helped the customer know it was an honest pour

which is why finding one with its original glass bowl intact is quite rare

Ceramic never needs to be sealed

also taken from an early 20th-century French bistro table

It became one of France's best known aperitif (an alcoholic drink consumed before a meal)

the armchair features a gently curved backrest and ergonomically designed arms

using absinthe fountains remains the preferred method for absinthe preparation

The book features many reviews of various absinthes from around the world

Very few have remained intact with their original glass