Playing Cards Absinthe Spoon Gold sipping a glass of Pastis

sipping a glass of Pastis

which is most notably used in the making of test tubes

rich finish and an authentic look

the top cylindrical container is used to hold matches

but it's best to keep them under an overhang

Playing Cards Absinthe Spoon Gold sipping a glass of PastisThis type of spoon is among some of the oldest of all absinthe spoon designs and is commonly referred to as the "playing card spoon" because of the card designs on its grill. A grill is generally the perforated area of an absinthe spoon used to hold a piece of sugar while preparing a traditional French Swiss absinthe. Absinthe spoon designs evolved over time, many becoming unique works of art, but their origins began with common household spoons. Some