This unusual mouth-blown decanter was inspired by a similar piece produced in France in the late 18oos. It features an ice reservoir where ice is added to keep the liquid inside the decanter cool. Originally used for water, it is also perfect for chilling red wine or keeping other cold liquids cool.

Water carafes were usually placed on bistro tables and were the most common method of preparing traditional French and Swiss absinthe during the Belle Époque. The correct technique for using the carafe to make absinthe is to slowly pour, or drip, the water over the sugar cubes until the sugar has completely dissolved from the spoon and fallen into the absinthe glass as sugar water. As absinthe is made to taste, the amount of water (and sugar) added is decided by the preparer.

The ice tank can vary in size and shape, as each carafe is mouth-blown and handcrafted.

• Measures approximately 26.7 cm in height.
• The base measures approximately 10.2 cm in diameter.
• The decanter holds approximately .95 L.
• The ice tank holds approximately .18 L.
• Transparent mouth-blown glass.