19th Century Absinthe Bistro glasses, spoons and Topette server

19th Century Absinthe Bistro glasses, spoons and Topette server

Code: 10603

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A mixed set of ten 19th Century French hand blown Absinthe bistro glasses with nine mixed quality plated Absinthe spoons and a particularly rare engraved 'Three dose' Absinthe Topette serving bottle.

Each classically shaped Absinthe glass has a line or 'resevoir' to ensure the correct dose and the shape allows the glass to be gripped whilst swirling to mix the Absinthe. In modern times, these glasses are more often used as beer or water glasses.

Tallest glass 17.5cm tall
Smallest glass 16cm tall
Topette 16cm tall