Absinthe Coaster Saucer in white with black and silver colour detailing.

Absinthe bistro saucers served a dual purpose in the pre-ban absinthe era. Besides serving as a coaster, they also functioned to indicate the price of absinthe being served.

The price printed onto the bottom or side of the saucer corresponded with a color painted on the outside rim. This colored rim was used to tell the waiter how much to charge the customer by reading the different saucer colors when stacked.

Details

High quality porcelain with a hand painted rim.
Paint and text are fired into the saucer. Colours will not fade.
Saucer measures approximately 4.6" in diameter.
Height inside saucer measures 0.55".
Will accommodate a 3.25" diameter glass foot and smaller.

Porcelain Absinthe Coaster Saucer - 1f85

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