Absinthe bistro saucers served a dual purpose in the days before absinthe was banned. In addition to their function as coasters, they were also used to indicate the price of the absinthe served. The price printed on the bottom or side of the saucer corresponded to a color painted on the outer rim. This colored rim was used to indicate to the waiter the amount to be charged to the customer by reading the different colors of saucers when stacked. When the bill was paid, the money was usually left inside the coaster.

This saucer features a hand-painted rim with cranberry and pinwheel lines accented in silver. The penny mark is printed on the side of the saucer.

• High-quality porcelain.
• Hand-painted rim and paddlewheels.
• The paint and text are baked in the saucer.
• The colors won't fade.
• The saucer measures approximately 12 cm in diameter by 1.9 cm in height.
• The height inside the saucer measures 1.2.
• Accommodates glass bases up to 8.3 cm in diameter.