| Absinthe Carafes, Pichets & Topettes |
Carafes and water jugs were a very common café accessory. They often bore the name of the drinks manufacturer -
those with specific publicity for absinthe are highly sought after.
Water pitchers (pichet in French) were often made in fanciful zoomorphic shapes - those specifically intended for use
with absinthe can be identified by their very small spout, often only a few millimeters across. These are collected not just
by absinthe specialists, but also by French majolica (barbotine) collectors.
Topettes were used to measure out the absinthe. They came in various sizes with the dose, or number of shots of
absinthe, being indicated by the number of rings.
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those with specific publicity for absinthe are highly sought after.
Water pitchers (pichet in French) were often made in fanciful zoomorphic shapes - those specifically intended for use
with absinthe can be identified by their very small spout, often only a few millimeters across. These are collected not just
by absinthe specialists, but also by French majolica (barbotine) collectors.
Topettes were used to measure out the absinthe. They came in various sizes with the dose, or number of shots of
absinthe, being indicated by the number of rings.
All prices INCLUDE worldwide airmail shipping.
An absolutely wonderful very early green glass 9-dose absinthe topette, most
likely 1860-1880. Hand-blown, with a prominent pontil mark, and wear on the
base indicating considerable use. Slight, unobtrusive calcification stains on
the interior, and, as usual, some flaking and chipping to the interior tip of the
stopper or bouchon, otherwise in remarkably good condition.
While all large topettes with their original stoppers are scarce, those
manufactured in green glass are of the utmost rarity, and missing in many
major collections. This example is, in addition, of an unusual early design,
and full of character. A marvellous piece!
Click on the thumbnails to enlarge. SOLD
likely 1860-1880. Hand-blown, with a prominent pontil mark, and wear on the
base indicating considerable use. Slight, unobtrusive calcification stains on
the interior, and, as usual, some flaking and chipping to the interior tip of the
stopper or bouchon, otherwise in remarkably good condition.
While all large topettes with their original stoppers are scarce, those
manufactured in green glass are of the utmost rarity, and missing in many
major collections. This example is, in addition, of an unusual early design,
and full of character. A marvellous piece!
Click on the thumbnails to enlarge. SOLD
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A very scarce brown glazed zoomorphic earthenware pitcher in the shape
of a bulldog's head. The exceptionally narrow spout provided a thin stream
of water, ideal for the absinthe ritual. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge.
of a bulldog's head. The exceptionally narrow spout provided a thin stream
of water, ideal for the absinthe ritual. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge.
A recently discovered manufacturer's
catalogue, proving that this type of
salt glazed dog-head pitcher was
made for use with absinthe.
Click on the thumbnail below to see
an enlarged version:
catalogue, proving that this type of
salt glazed dog-head pitcher was
made for use with absinthe.
Click on the thumbnail below to see
an enlarged version:
Description: Bouledogue Absinthe Pitcher
Condition: Very good.
Price: £400
Condition: Very good.
Price: £400