Charming white glazed ceramic advertising pyrogen, inscribed in black letters "ABSINTHE BARBIER – PONTARLIER – DOUBS". An authentic piece from a French bistro of the Belle Époque, a time when every counter displayed these elegant advertising objects, used to light cigarettes or pipes with matches. The grooved surface held the striking matches, while the central reservoir kept them dry. This conical model, with its sober typography, evokes the refinement of the distilleries of Pontarlier, the mythical birthplace of absinthe. Dimensions: Height: 8 cm (3.15") Diameter: 10 cm (3.93") Condition: excellent, shiny glaze, slight patina of time. Era: late 19th – early 20th century Provenance: Pontarlier, Doubs, France Material: varnished ceramic Condition: Used: Item that has been used. Please consult the seller's description for more details on any imperfections. Country of origin: France Material: Ceramic