Ice Reservoir Water Carafe

Ice Reservoir Water CarafeThis unusual mouth blown carafe was inspired by a similar piece produced in France in the late 1800's. It features an ice reservoir where the ice is added to keep the liquid inside the carafe chilled. Originally used for water, it is also perfect for chilling red wine or cold liquids. Water carafes generally sat on bistro tables and were the most common method of preparing a traditional French Swiss absinthe during the Belle poque. The correct

This spoon is used to prepare a traditional French/Swiss absinthe

absinthe fountains were not commonly found

science and social history of the nineteenth century to produce the story of a drink which came to symbolize the high points of art and the depths of degeneration

This cut-out cross allows the sugar and water to drop easily into the glass of absinthe

English translation: Please Wear Your Mask

then placing the absinthe spoon on top of the glass and a sugar cube atop the spoon

All construction has been faithfully reproduced

a famous personality in Avignon

With its large open grille

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A traditional spoon that typically would have been found in most cafes and bars throughout Europe in pre-ban absinthe days (before 1915)