Pair of Early 20th Century French Absinthe Glasses
Pair of French absinthe glasses with spoons marked "Premier Fils".
The absinthe Premier Fils of Romans sur Isère (Drôme) was one of the biggest brands of absinthe.
It was produced in Romans and shipped throughout the France, in its colonies and abroad.
These glasses were often used throughout the day for a myriad of concoctions from early morning coffee hence the thick glass bases - to wine and later in the evening perhaps absinthe.
Known as 'the green fairy,' this notorious, green anise-flavoured spirit is very much associated with the hedonism of La Belle Èpoque in Paris.
This attractive pair come with absinthe spoons, which were slotted to dissolve a sugar cube in a glass of absinthe in order to sweeten the drink and counteract its bitterness.
- Size Guide
- H: 15 cm (5 15/16")
- W: 7 cm (2 3/4")
- D: 7 cm (2 3/4")
| Condition | Good |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Materials & Techniques | Glass |
| Style | French Provincial |
| Period | 20th Cent |
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