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What is a Demijohn bottle?

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What is a Demijohn bottle?
A demijohn bottle is a rigid container that holds 4 to 60 liters of liquid (1 to 16 US gal). Demijohn bottles are used to ferment beverages, most commonly beer or wine, or to transport water or chemicals. The term demijohn is said to have French origins and refers to any large, narrow-necked bottle used to hold liquid. Shop a range of antique and vintage demijohn bottles on 1stDibs.
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Lamp Mounted on a Vintage Glass Bottles Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboys, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lamp mounted on a dame jeanne or carboy vintage green glass bottle demijohn Irregularities in the
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Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Bottles

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Demijohn or Carboy Glass Bottle in the Original Wooden Crate
Located in Chicago, IL
originate from Persia with the word; qarabah; demijohn comes via France, for dame-jeanne, or Lady Jane
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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
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Antique 1890s French Country Bottles

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Glass

Antique French Demijohn, 1stdibs New York
Located in Chicago, IL
Persian word; qarabah. Demijohn's come from the French for, dame-jeanne, or Lady Jane and comes from
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Antique 1890s French Country Bottles

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Glass

Demijohn or Carboy Glass Vessel in the Original Wooden Carrying Crate
Located in Chicago, IL
Persian word; qarabah, while demijohn comes from the French, for dame-jeanne, or Lady Jane from the 1700's
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Bottles

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Glass

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