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| Authentic Absinthe Antiques from La Belle Epoque |
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Banned for almost a century until its recent revival, absinthe is something of a “living fossil”, a coelecanth amongst drinks, able
to magically transport us back to the glittering world of Paris and the Belle Epoque, a world of bohemian musicians and
writers, of the Moulin Rouge and the cafes of Montmartre, a world of starving struggling artists and glittering courtesans.
All that remains today of this fabled era are the ghosts of the Green Fairy...absinthe antiques and absinthiana.... slotted spoons
for holding the sugar cube, dose-marked glasses, advertising carafes, matchstrikers or pyrogenes for the grande marques,
absinthe advertising posters, manufacturers catalogues and postcards.... echos of La Heure Verte a century ago.
Absinthe Originals is the premier source for these precious relics of a forgotten era. Few collecting fields are more
fascinating and rewarding - long cherished by knowledgeable collectors in France and Switzerland, the accoutrements
of the absinthe era are now also avidly collected by artemisophiles in the US and Canada, the UK, Australia and Japan.
All our antiques are guaranteed genuine vintage pieces from the absinthe era. We do not sell replicas on this site, nor do we sell
so-called "post-ban" items, made for use with pastis or anis (unless specifically identified as such). Our secure online ordering
system, powered by WorldPay, allows you to pay using Visa or MasterCard (although we also accept wire transfers).
All our prices INCLUDE shipping, and we ship worldwide. Our impeccable packaging guarantees the safe arrival of even the
most fragile items. We offer a 7-day money back guarantee if you're not completely satisfied with your purchase.
to magically transport us back to the glittering world of Paris and the Belle Epoque, a world of bohemian musicians and
writers, of the Moulin Rouge and the cafes of Montmartre, a world of starving struggling artists and glittering courtesans.
All that remains today of this fabled era are the ghosts of the Green Fairy...absinthe antiques and absinthiana.... slotted spoons
for holding the sugar cube, dose-marked glasses, advertising carafes, matchstrikers or pyrogenes for the grande marques,
absinthe advertising posters, manufacturers catalogues and postcards.... echos of La Heure Verte a century ago.
Absinthe Originals is the premier source for these precious relics of a forgotten era. Few collecting fields are more
fascinating and rewarding - long cherished by knowledgeable collectors in France and Switzerland, the accoutrements
of the absinthe era are now also avidly collected by artemisophiles in the US and Canada, the UK, Australia and Japan.
All our antiques are guaranteed genuine vintage pieces from the absinthe era. We do not sell replicas on this site, nor do we sell
so-called "post-ban" items, made for use with pastis or anis (unless specifically identified as such). Our secure online ordering
system, powered by WorldPay, allows you to pay using Visa or MasterCard (although we also accept wire transfers).
All our prices INCLUDE shipping, and we ship worldwide. Our impeccable packaging guarantees the safe arrival of even the
most fragile items. We offer a 7-day money back guarantee if you're not completely satisfied with your purchase.
Latest news from Absinthe Originals:
Wednesday 4th June 2008
New spoons added.
New spoons added.
Also added recently:
Several major spoon rarities, and a fabulously rare Perrenod spike brouilleur.
New posters, including two wonderful anti-absinthe propaganda posters.
Two spectacular Tour Eiffel spoons added
Superb Tarragona crystal glasses with matching brouilleurs.
Some interesting new bistrot saucers.
Several major spoon rarities, and a fabulously rare Perrenod spike brouilleur.
New posters, including two wonderful anti-absinthe propaganda posters.
Two spectacular Tour Eiffel spoons added
Superb Tarragona crystal glasses with matching brouilleurs.
Some interesting new bistrot saucers.
News from our sister sites, including the The Virtual Absinthe Museum:
Tuesday 8th August 2006
A comme Absinthe - Z comme Zola: L’Abécédaire de l’absinthe, the latest book by the renowned French art-historian
Benoit Noel, now available at our webshop.
A comme Absinthe - Z comme Zola: L’Abécédaire de l’absinthe, the latest book by the renowned French art-historian
Benoit Noel, now available at our webshop.
Monday 7th August 2006 2006
Two superb new grilles and a sugar tongs now available from our Kirk Burkett gallery.
Two superb new grilles and a sugar tongs now available from our Kirk Burkett gallery.
Thursday 20th June 2006
No less than 5 of the absinthes available from our Absinthe Classics site won major awards at the recent 2006 International
Wine and Spirit Competition - more details here.
No less than 5 of the absinthes available from our Absinthe Classics site won major awards at the recent 2006 International
Wine and Spirit Competition - more details here.
Saturday 16th December 2006
Eulogy for the very precious liquor Absinthe, the second in an acclaimed series of limited art editions from the Nepenthes
Press showcasing unpublished literature of the absinthe era.
Eulogy for the very precious liquor Absinthe, the second in an acclaimed series of limited art editions from the Nepenthes
Press showcasing unpublished literature of the absinthe era.
To buy original pre-1915 absinthe antiques and art, see
Absinthe Antiques For Sale. You'll find helpful guidelines on
starting a collection here, together with direct links to the original
spoons, glasses, carafes, fountains and other absinthe antiques
we currently have in stock. Don't hesitate to contact us directly
if you're looking for a particular item.
Absinthe Antiques For Sale. You'll find helpful guidelines on
starting a collection here, together with direct links to the original
spoons, glasses, carafes, fountains and other absinthe antiques
we currently have in stock. Don't hesitate to contact us directly
if you're looking for a particular item.
For a comprehensive and frequently updated history of this
extraordinary drink, see the Absinthe FAQ.
extraordinary drink, see the Absinthe FAQ.
For detailed instrutions on the historically accurate method of
preparing an absinthe, see The Absinthe Ritual.
preparing an absinthe, see The Absinthe Ritual.
Absinthe Originals sells only original absinthe antiques. If you'd like to buy replica spoons and
glasses, modern absinthe art, finely printed reproduction posters and the best absinthe related books,
see Oxygénée's Absinthe Web Shop at our sister site, The Virtual Absinthe Museum.
glasses, modern absinthe art, finely printed reproduction posters and the best absinthe related books,
see Oxygénée's Absinthe Web Shop at our sister site, The Virtual Absinthe Museum.
The Virtual Absinthe Museum also publishes a monthly email newsletter. Whether you're a serious
absintheur, or just starting out, it's a must - each month there are informative articles, news from the
world of absinthe, subscriber only special offers, and much more. To subscribe, please click on the
box below. There's absolutely no charge to subscribe, and you can cancel at any time. We operate a
double-opt-in system: once you've entered your details, you'll receive an automated email asking you
to validate your information. As soon as you've responded to this email by clicking the attached link,
your name will be added to our list.
absintheur, or just starting out, it's a must - each month there are informative articles, news from the
world of absinthe, subscriber only special offers, and much more. To subscribe, please click on the
box below. There's absolutely no charge to subscribe, and you can cancel at any time. We operate a
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| Visit our new Absinthe Poster site: www.absintheposters.com. |
Sunday 3rd December 2006
The newest website in the Oxygenee family Absinthe Posters offers fine art reproductions of the greatest absinthe images.
The specialist giclee printing process used here is far superior to conventional ink jet printing - these are simple the finest
quality absinthe prints available.
The newest website in the Oxygenee family Absinthe Posters offers fine art reproductions of the greatest absinthe images.
The specialist giclee printing process used here is far superior to conventional ink jet printing - these are simple the finest
quality absinthe prints available.
Wednesday 24th January 2007
The Four Earliest Absinthe Movies 1899-1913 A new release on DVD - four extraordinary early films featuring absinthe
drinking, including Zecca's 1911 Les Victimes de l'Alcool, a masterpiece of early cinema.
The Four Earliest Absinthe Movies 1899-1913 A new release on DVD - four extraordinary early films featuring absinthe
drinking, including Zecca's 1911 Les Victimes de l'Alcool, a masterpiece of early cinema.
Wednesday 24th January 2007
The long awaited silver-plated replicas of the famous Cusenier See-Saw Brouilleurs now in stock at Absinthe Spoon.
Stocks are very limited.
The long awaited silver-plated replicas of the famous Cusenier See-Saw Brouilleurs now in stock at Absinthe Spoon.
Stocks are very limited.
Absinthe Posters, for fine-art prints
of the greatest absinthe images.
of the greatest absinthe images.
Thursday 13th December 2007
Absinthe Classics Canada Our newest site, specifically serving Canadian
customers with shipments from inside Canada, hence no customs problems. We
carry Frank Deiter's remarkable new Absinthe Taboo, made in British Columbia.
Absinthe Classics Canada Our newest site, specifically serving Canadian
customers with shipments from inside Canada, hence no customs problems. We
carry Frank Deiter's remarkable new Absinthe Taboo, made in British Columbia.
Thursday 13th December 2007
The Legalization of Absinthe in the US At the Virtual Absinthe Museum, a comprehensive insider's account of the process
that lead to the ending of the 95 year old prohibition of absinthe in the USA.
The Legalization of Absinthe in the US At the Virtual Absinthe Museum, a comprehensive insider's account of the process
that lead to the ending of the 95 year old prohibition of absinthe in the USA.
| Monday 5th May 2008 Read David Nathan-Maister's groundbreaking new article in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry on the chemical composition and thujone content of vintage pre-ban absinthe. |
