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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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Extra Large Glass Bottle
Located in Brecht, BE
Very decorative object, transparent, quirky, this oversized glass bottle, 100 cm high!
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bottles
Materials
Glass
$2,282
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.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Bottles
Materials
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, original paper label perfumeria ballester.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bottles
Materials
Glass, Cork, Paper
Pair of Pink Patinated Glass Bottles or Vases - Laboratory or Distillery - 1920s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Pink Patinated Glass Bottles or Vases - Laboratory or Distillery - 1930s
Striking pair of large glass bottles, likely originally used in a laboratory or distillery setting.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass, Cork, Paint
Demijohn or Carboy Glass Vessel in the Original Wooden Carrying Crate
Located in Highwood, IL
Demijohn's refer to any large glass bottle, with a small neck capable of holding between 5 and 16 gallons.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Bottles
Materials
Glass
Large Amber Apothecary Glasses, Jars Bottles
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown/amber apothecary pharmacy glasses from the 1920s-1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Bottles
Materials
Glass
$119 / item