The market for collectibles related to the mysterious, mischievous,  and much maligned alcohol Absinthe is hot. An original Absinthe poster recently went for $18,000 on eBay. The antiques at Absinthe Originals, such as this original bistro match striker, are quite pleasing to the eye.

This one’s sold, but other equally hip items are available.

You don’t have to read French to see that this poster (asking price between $7,000 – $12,000) says if you drink wine you will be handsome and virulent, if you drink alcohol you will be haggard and unkempt, wine: your organs are plump, booze: they shrivel into prunes, wine: gently go to sleep, booze: you keel over and die.