Slotted stainless steel absinthe spoon, fly engraved at the end of the handle

Slotted absinthe spoon

$35.00
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Slotted stainless steel absinthe spoon, fly engraved at the end of the handle
  • Slotted stainless steel absinthe spoon, fly engraved at the end of the handle
  • Slotted absinthe spoon, the ritual of l'heure verte (the green hour) – Maison Mouche
  • Slotted absinthe spoon, the ritual of l'heure verte (the green hour) – Maison Mouche
  • Slotted absinthe spoon, the ritual of l'heure verte (the green hour) – Maison Mouche
  • Slotted absinthe spoon, the ritual of l'heure verte (the green hour) – Maison Mouche
  • Slotted absinthe spoon, the ritual of l'heure verte (the green hour) – Maison Mouche
  • Maison Mouche absinthe spoon seen from above, without sugar: slotted bowl and engraved crowned fly
  • Maison Mouche absinthe spoon resting on a cut glass, sugar on the bowl, crowned fly engraved on the handle
  • Maison Mouche stainless steel absinthe spoon, wavy handle and engraved crowned fly, resting on a glass
  • Maison Mouche absinthe spoon seen at an angle on a cut glass, slotted bowl
  • Maison Mouche absinthe spoon: details of the slotted bowl and the engraved fly
  • Slotted stainless steel absinthe spoon, fly engraved at the end of the handle
  • Slotted absinthe spoon, the ritual of l'heure verte (the green hour) – Maison Mouche
  • Slotted absinthe spoon, the ritual of l'heure verte (the green hour) – Maison Mouche
  • Slotted absinthe spoon, the ritual of l'heure verte (the green hour) – Maison Mouche
  • Slotted absinthe spoon, the ritual of l'heure verte (the green hour) – Maison Mouche
  • Slotted absinthe spoon, the ritual of l'heure verte (the green hour) – Maison Mouche
  • Maison Mouche absinthe spoon seen from above, without sugar: slotted bowl and engraved crowned fly
  • Maison Mouche absinthe spoon resting on a cut glass, sugar on the bowl, crowned fly engraved on the handle
  • Maison Mouche stainless steel absinthe spoon, wavy handle and engraved crowned fly, resting on a glass
  • Maison Mouche absinthe spoon seen at an angle on a cut glass, slotted bowl
  • Maison Mouche absinthe spoon: details of the slotted bowl and the engraved fly
Slotted absinthe spoon

Slotted absinthe spoon

$35.00

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Made in France

🇫🇷 Shipped from Auvergne, France

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In late 19th-century Paris cafés, absinthe had its own hour: l'heure verte (the green hour). A slotted spoon was laid across the glass, then fresh water was poured drop by drop; the absinthe slowly turned cloudy and released its aromas. Painters and poets turned it into a ritual, now a page of French history.

Our spoon carries on that gesture. Its slotted bowl rests flat on the glass and lets the water flow gently; the fly engraved at the end of the handle is the house signature.

An original gift for history lovers, spirits enthusiasts and anyone who loves objects with a story.

Details

  • Slotted stainless steel
  • Fly engraved at the end of the handle
  • Made in France

Shipping

  • Shipped from France to the European Union and a selection of countries.
  • Shipping costs shown before payment. Duties and taxes depend on the country: see Shipping & customs.
Details

Materials: stainless steel
Care

Hand wash in hot soapy water, rinse and dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid limescale marks. Avoid abrasive sponges, bleach and chlorine-based products. Do not soak and do not leave to dry wet.
Shipping and customs

Shipped from France, in the heart of Auvergne. Shipping costs are shown before checkout. European Union: no customs duties. Outside the European Union: duties and taxes may apply depending on the country; details by country are on our Shipping & customs page. Sabers and knives are sold to adults only.
The piece in detail

Craftsmanship

The piece in detail

  1. The slotted bowl: fresh water flows through it drop by drop
  2. The wavy neck, between the bowl and the handle
  3. The slender stainless steel handle
  4. The engraved fly, the house signature

🇫🇷 French house · Cutlery made in Thiers, from design to finishing, by artisans · Shipped from Auvergne, France · Ready to give · 10% off from 100 € · Free shipping from 200 € ·

Your questions

Frequently asked questions

Where is the absinthe spoon made?
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What is an absinthe spoon for?
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How do you prepare absinthe the traditional way?
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Why do people speak of “l'heure verte” (the green hour)?
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How do I care for it?
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Is it available in a gift box?
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Can I add a gift message?

Yes: write it in the “Gift message” field in the cart, and it will accompany your gift.

Can I ship directly to the recipient?

Yes, just enter their shipping address when you order.

Is shipping free?

Yes, from 200 € of purchases, wherever we deliver. And from 100 €, a 10% discount is applied automatically at checkout. Details on our Shipping & customs page.

Can I return an item?

Yes, within 14 days, in its original condition. Engraved items cannot be returned or exchanged.

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Thiers, la Durolle et ses cascades dans la vallée des Usines

Thiers, capital of knife-making

Perched on a rocky spur above the Durolle valley, Thiers has been making knives since the Middle Ages. The river made it all possible: rushing down the gorges, it turned the wheels that drove the grindstones and machines of the workshops, lined up along what is still called the vallée des Usines (the valley of factories). The town's most famous trade is that of the grinder. In the early 20th century, these men sharpened knives lying flat on their stomachs above the grindstone, often with their dog lying on their legs to keep them warm. A knife passed from hand to hand, from the forge to the polishing, each step entrusted to a specialist. Today Thiers is considered the French capital of knife-making, and its Musée de la Coutellerie (Cutlery Museum) tells this story. It is here that we have our knives, our board and our bread basket made, from design to finishing, and our saber with a partner cutler.

Photo: Lethiernois, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

 Read the story of Thiers

Photo: the vallée des Usines in Thiers, Lethiernois, CC BY-SA 4.0 license

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