Two French Absinthe Glasses c1870

Description

Heading : Two French Absinthe glasses
Period : Second Empire / Third Republic – c1870
Origin : France
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Deceptive round funnel with gadrooned base
Stem : Annular collar
Foot : Conical
Pontil : One snapped one polished
Glass Type : Soda
Size :  17cm height. 7.4cm diameter bowl. 7.2cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 624 grams 

First commercially produced to treat Maleria in French colonial troops. absinthe became the tipple of choice of intellectuals and artists accross Europe. While we can only guarantee a headache if you use these glasses for their original purpose. there is always a chance that you’ll produce the next Ulysess or Finnegans Wake. In fact if you write while supping on the Green Fairy your writing is likely to be as unreadable as Joyce’s.