Porcelain Absinthe Saucer, 1f75, Lt Blue Rim, French Coaster

Description

Porcelain Absinthe Saucer, 1f75, Lt. Blue Rim
Absinthe bistro saucers served a duel 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 rim color acted as a
code which was used to tell the waiter how much to charge the customer by reading the different saucer
colors when stacked. For instance, if three lite blue rimmed saucers (as shown above) were stacked, the
waiter would know to charge the customer 5.25 French francs. When paying the bill, the money was
generally left inside the coaster.
This saucer features a light blue hand-painted rim with light blue and gold accented pinwheel lines.
The franc mark is printed into the bottom of the saucer.
Also great for entertaining. Use as a serving dish for nuts, snacks, hors d'oeuvres, etc.
Perfect for everyday coasters !
Exact reproduction.
High quality porcelain.
Hand painted rim and pinwheels.
Paint and text are fired into the saucer. They will not fade.
Saucer measures approximately 4.6" in diameter by .825" tall.
Height inside saucer measures .55".
Will accommodate a 3.25" diameter glass foot and smaller.
Imported.
Made by Bonnecaze.
Saucer ships 1 business day after payment is made.
Ships via the US
PS.
We happily ship WORLDWIDE !!!