Bistro saucers had a dual function in the era before the ban on absinthe. In addition to their function as coasters, they were also used to indicate the price of the absinthe served. This saucer features a hand-painted light blue rim with pinwheel lines accented in light blue and gold. The franc is printed in the bottom of the saucer. High quality porcelain Hand painted rim. The painting and the text are cooked in the saucer. The colors won't fade. Can accommodate a glass foot with a diameter of 8.2 cm or less.