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What are large glass jars called?
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Large glass jars are also known as carboys or demijohns. A demijohn can hold 16 gallons, and is typically made of glass. They were historically used to transport water or chemicals, but nowadays, demijohns are used to brew beer in one’s home. You’ll find a variety of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large Glass Bottle of Murano, circa 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large glass bottle of Murano, circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
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Murano Glass
Extra Large Glass Bottle
Located in Brecht, BE
Very decorative object, transparent, quirky, this oversized glass bottle, 100 cm high!
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Mid-20th Century French Bottles
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Glass
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Demijohn or Carboy Glass Bottle in the Original Wooden Crate
Located in Chicago, IL
. Demijohn's are defined as, any large glass bottle, with a small neck capable of holding up to 16 gallons of a
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Bottles
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Glass
Antique Set of Three Green Glass Demijohn Hand Blown Bottles, Mecklenburgh
Located in Antwerp, BE
"carboy" and "demijohn" are largely alternative names for the same category of large glass bottles - those
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Antique Late 19th Century German Other Bottles
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Blown Glass
Demijohn or Carboy Glass Vessel in the Original Wooden Carrying Crate
Located in Chicago, IL
. Demijohn's refer to any large glass bottle, with a small neck capable of holding between 5 and 16 gallons
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Bottles
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Glass
Antique French Demijohn or Carboy
Located in Chicago, IL
Lady Jane and derives from circa 1700. Demijohn's refer to any large glass bottle, with a small neck
Category
Antique 1890s French Country Bottles
Materials
Glass
