Traditional Absinthe Spoon Holder, Style #2

Spoon holders, known as "tronc de comptoirs" in French, were commonly placed on a bar countertop to hold absinthe spoons used in preparing a traditional French/Swiss absinthe. This particular style is commonly found in antique markets, suggesting it was popular during the French pre-ban absinthe era (before 1915).

Apart from its primary use of holding spoons, it's also a great way to display a spoon collection.