

Antique Absinthe Spoon "Métal Aciéré Français" - Herringbone pattern
Antique Absinthe Spoon "Métal Aciéré Français"
Herringbone pattern
The spoons have been used, are scratched, badly oxidized, etc.
Description
Antique Absinthe Spoon "Métal Aciéré Français"
Aciéré means steel-coated.
Herringbone pattern
The absinthe liqueur is poured into the glass and then the spoon with the sugar is placed on top of the glass in order to make the water flow over the sugar through the spoon, thus softening the bitterness of the drink.
Quite a ceremony!
Dimension: 16cm
The spoons have been used, are scratched, badly oxidized, etc.
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Antique twisted absinthe glass - Ref C
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Antique Absinthe Spoon "Métal Aciéré Français"
Herringbone pattern
The spoons have been used, are scratched, badly oxidized, etc.