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What are large glass jars called?

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What are large glass jars called?
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

Materials

Glass

Fabulous Pair of Glass Bottles with Conch Shells
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous pair of large glass bottles with conch shells and purple sea whip. Encrusted with Florida
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Bottles

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Shell, Glass

French 1920’s hand made glass blue perfume bottle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 1920’s hand made glass blue perfume bottle. Decorative hand blown large glass bottle
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bottles

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Glass, Cork, Paper

Pair of Pink Patinated Glass Bottles or Vases - Laboratory or Distillery - 1920s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
large glass bottles, likely originally used in a laboratory or distillery setting. Versatile in use
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Glass, Cork, Paint

Large Amber Apothecary Glasses, Jars Bottles
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown/amber apothecary pharmacy glasses from the 1920s-1930s.
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Bottles

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Glass

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