Vintage 1890s Absinthe Superieure Bardot & Cie Match Striker Russia The double handled

The double handled

The hide has been tanned and preserved with care

This set of six luminous water glasses features short stems and generous cups that  make for a sophisticated water glass or sparkling presentation for fine spirits

each ribbed to catch and reflect light with sculptural depth

Vintage 1890s Absinthe Superieure Bardot & Cie Match Striker Russia The double handledA vivid remnant of late nineteenth century caf life, this 1890s match striker for Absinthe Suprieure Bardot & Cie carries both utility and presence. Its robins egg blue and white ground is enlivened with red lettering and finished with a fine gilt trim, a palette designed to catch the eye across a crowded bistro table. Created as a promotional object during the height of Absinthe culture, it would have been placed within easy reach, used throughout