Traditional Absinthe Spoon Holder, Style #1 Stained Glass Window Absinthe Spoon #19 or "loupe" in French

or "loupe" in French

Besides the cross in the middle of the grille representing the national emblem of Switzerland (a predominant feature in their flag)

using absinthe fountains remains the preferred method for absinthe preparation

This gold-plated reproduction absinthe spoon originated in Switzerland

English translation: Men's Restroom

Traditional Absinthe Spoon Holder, Style #1 Stained Glass Window Absinthe Spoon #19 or "loupe" in FrenchSpoon holders, referred to as tronc de comptoirs in French, were typically found resting on a bar countertop and used to hold the absinthe spoons awaiting "the absinthe ritual." When a customer placed an order at a bar for an absinthe, they would take their pieces of sugar from a sugar dish or holder and choose a spoon from one of these holders. They would then prepare their absinthe at the bar or a table. Although there are different styles of