ABSINTHE BONNECAZE FRENCH BISTRO CARAFE

Description

Absinthe Bonnecaze French Bistro Carafe
This mouth-blown, handmade reproduction carafe was inspired by
similar pieces found in bars and bistros throughout Europe in the 19th
and early 20th centuries. Carafes generally sat on bistro tables and
were commonly used by the customer in preparing their own drink,
particularly in the making of an absinthe. Besides being used to hold
water, these carafes were also popular promotional and marketing tools
used mostly by alcohol manufacturers.
Dripping water by a
carafe was the most utilized method of adding water to the absinthe
during the Belle Époque. The correct technique is to slowly,
continuously drip the water onto the sugar cube until has completely
dissolved from the spoon, and fallen into the glass of absinthe.
Measures approximately 9.25″ (23.3 cm) tall.
Base measures approximately 4.375″ (11.1 cm) in diameter.
Holds approximately 25 floz (.73 L).
Hand wash only.
Mouthblown, clear glass.
Hand-made.
Imported.