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They would then prepare their absinthe at the bar or a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough there are different styles of antique spoon holders, this particular type is the most commonly found. Commonly seen for sale at antique markets. This holder was the most popular design found in French during the pre-ban absinthe era (before 1915).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides being a practical spoon holder, it's a great way to display your spoons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonnecaze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46176356073693,"sku":"1510","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/6585\/4173\/files\/spoon_holder-shadow-square_0198f799-8fd0-432b-a6ae-ba4d45004003.jpg?v=1739129335"},{"product_id":"traditional-absinthe-sugar-holder","title":"Traditional Absinthe Sugar Cube Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an exact reproduction of an antique sugar cube holder used to hold sugar in preparing a traditional French or Swiss absinthe. Every detail has been meticulously replicated from the original, from the waves in the mouth-blown glass to the beading on the base and stem. The lid is topped with an acorn, associated with good luck and prosperity.\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter absinthe was banned in France in 1915, the holders soon became no longer regarded as a specific item linked to absinthe. Once used in bars, they became containers for storing various other items. Because they continued to be used in other ways, most would eventually break and be discarded. Very few have remained intact with their original glass., which is why finding one with its original glass bowl intact is quite rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonnecaze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46176355877085,"sku":"1500","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/6585\/4173\/files\/Sugar_Holder-shadow-square_7fc708eb-7d78-48b4-8021-474ead52ffb7.jpg?v=1739129335"},{"product_id":"traditional-sugar-dish","title":"Traditional Absinthe Sugar Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a reproduction of an antique absinthe sugar dish. Small dishes like this typically sit on a café bar or table and hold small pieces of sugar used in preparing an alcoholic drink, most often absinthe. Although other drinks used sugar, it was overwhelming absinthe where sugar was most used. By some accounts, it was frowned upon not to use sugar during the Belle Epoque in preparing the traditional French or Swiss method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sizes of the dishes varied. Small dishes like this one were most certainly sat on tables, while the larger sizes were on the bar counter. 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