Dollburger Report post Posted December 6, 2013 I got an awesome early Christmas present from my girlfriend this week! It's certainly not an antique but I thought it was very unique! I'm using distilled water for it, because I have no idea how I'd clean out inner sphere and I don't want mineral deposits. It certainly makes a nice display piece on top of our liquor cabinet, and is my first actual fountain outside of a sports bottle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambear Report post Posted December 6, 2013 Wow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLoucheyMonster! Report post Posted December 6, 2013 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georges Meliès Report post Posted December 6, 2013 I like! A lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted December 6, 2013 Gorgeous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted December 7, 2013 Love the glasses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Griffin Report post Posted December 7, 2013 Nice! The glasses imply a louche, simply by the illusion of motion in their design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dollburger Report post Posted December 7, 2013 Nice I like that idea. I'm enjoying it right now actually, although all I have is Sirene (it's the best I can buy locally). After Christmas will come an online order! Glad you all approve! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajun Magic Report post Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) It's huge, mesmerizing and modern, the glasses tie it in well too. It adds to the beauty that your gf got it for you! Edited December 7, 2013 by Cajun Magic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted December 7, 2013 Sirene, is that the absinthe built in the Chicago area? The whole setup is very pretty. I'd like to find some glasses that are similar. I like the fountain also. Cleaning may be a chore. I have ideas about it though. Enjoy your gift. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dollburger Report post Posted December 7, 2013 Sirene, is that the absinthe built in the Chicago area? The whole setup is very pretty. I'd like to find some glasses that are similar. I like the fountain also. Cleaning may be a chore. I have ideas about it though. Enjoy your gift. Cheers! Yep that's the stuff. It's the best available at liquor stores around here as I'm not a big fan of St. George, which is basically the only other type nearby. I'm all ears on cleaning ideas if ya have em. I've been told a light vinegar solution would work every now and then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneHowler Report post Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Sorry for the crappy phone photo this is my brilliant little make do setup. Irish coffee glass, olive spoon balanced with another spoon, and a 1$ vinegar bottle to achieve the slow drip without mess. My first spoons will hopefully arive next week Edit: it won't let me upload the pic Edited March 29, 2014 by LoneHowler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesharinfoo Report post Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) It has been a while since I posted my collection here. I have had a few new pieces come in since then: Cusenier balancier, Les Tour Eiffel 1 & 3, Dutruc pyrogene, Pernod SA Tarragona set, Junod loupe carafe, and a few other odds and ends. Next up, I HAVE to find an ouraline torsade and a nice 4 or 5 star spoon or two. Sorry for the quality of photos.. I am no photographer and can't seem to get any to look halfway decent. I feel like I am finally getting to where I eventually wanted the collection to go. I am still a long ways off though. Edited April 29, 2014 by ilovesharinfoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesharinfoo Report post Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) Here's part two: Edited April 29, 2014 by ilovesharinfoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLoucheyMonster! Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Very impressive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Absomphe Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Griffin Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Lovely! I wish I could display my collection like this, on open shelves! Kids, a dog, and a parrot flapping about make for a dangerous ending however. So, they sit behind glass, close together in one cabinet, where they are safe. You are displaying them so beautifully, too. I've seen quite a few of these when they were available, and am happy they found their way to someone who loves them so much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambear Report post Posted April 29, 2014 That pelican makes me so jealous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zman (Marc Bernhard) Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Impressive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesharinfoo Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks everybody! I feel like I am making progress. I just have this vision in my head and I am sure you know how that goes.. almost a compulsion to keep driving forward. My only limitation however are the financials . Scott, I hear you on the kids, etc! I have to children, a daughter that is a hair over 2.5 and my son just turned 1. Also two dogs and a cat. What you can't see in the photos is that the case has a pair of the door on the front, which stay closed. They are paper thin leaded glass from about 1890-1900 though.. so I still sweat bullets. I just can't bring myself to move everything somewhere safer. Right now it sits in the middle of our dining room. I have some pieces that I use more than others, but I have made a point to use every single piece in there too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clement Arnoux (Aggelos) Report post Posted December 30, 2014 Gosh. Thanks God I'm free from that now Still as amazing as in my memories, if not more so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emerald Report post Posted February 23, 2015 Such beautiful items in this thread. I so wish I had the funds to put towards gathering more of this sort of stuff for myself, but limited finances necessitates priorities (another bottle of Absinthe? Don't mind if I do ). As it stands though I'm content enough (for now at least) to have my two replica Torsade/Swirl glasses, Flèche spoons, and home made, twin spigot fountain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayek Report post Posted August 2, 2015 Is that a pack of Pernod Fils sugar cubes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesharinfoo Report post Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Is that a pack of Pernod Fils sugar cubes? They are candies actually A friend gave me a few packs of them several years ago. I need to take some new photos one day. I've had some major additions just recently I now own a few of my holy grails. It is a great feeling. Edited August 8, 2015 by ilovesharinfoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Report post Posted August 8, 2015 I've had some major additions just recently Indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songcatcher Report post Posted August 8, 2015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xcj Report post Posted August 8, 2015 ilovesharinfoo, on 08 Aug 2015 - 04:31 AM, said: I need to take some new photos one day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesharinfoo Report post Posted August 8, 2015 All in due time! I have a couple more pieces crossing the ocean right now. As soon as they are here, I'll take some fresh ones. My cabinet is a mess right now. I can't wait to straighten it up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesharinfoo Report post Posted August 9, 2015 I've had some major additions just recently Indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesharinfoo Report post Posted August 11, 2015 Okay, as promised, I have some new photos. The quality is shitty at best. I am no photographer! This will have to be in a couple parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
