A lot of Absinthe Spoons

Stock ID: 14804

Reference No: SL

A lot of early 20th century French "cat's tongue" absinthe spoons, the perforated troughs for holding a sugar cube (on which cold water was poured, to sweeten the absinthe). The kinks on the handles are there to secure a spoon to the rim of an absinthe glass. Area of Paris, circa 1880 to 1930. 

Condition report: In good and original, unrestored condition, showing slight surface wear in keeping with its age and use.

Dimensions: Lengths varying from 15 to 16 cm.

Status: Sold