Antique French Demijohn or Bonbonne

A beautiful 19th century French handblown green glass demijohn or Dame Jeanne bottle, circa 1880s, having a bulbous shape and brightly colored green glass with visible bubbles and no seams, an indication that it was hand blown rather than made with a mold. The uneven cut at the top rim was created when the glass blower cut the bottle, also an indication that it was hand blown. Originally used for storing wine and spirits, demijohns are used today as decorative accessories in the home or re-purposed into lamps. ?We have several different shapes and sizes to choose from. Please contact us for sizes and pics of other bottles. This listing is for the one bottle. The term demijohn or Dame Jeanne as it's known in France, refers to any glass vessel with a large body and small neck. Legend has it that on a stormy night...

A wonderful set of three wooden French hat molds or blocks once used by a milliner to shape his or her hats, circa 1900. Each mold is mounted on an oxidized steel base and is unique,...

A handsome pair of antique French carved oak hexagonal planters or jardinieres, circa 1900s. Having a beautiful sun bleached patina from years in the scorching Mediterranean sun, the...

A mid-19th century French Louis Philippe period buffet à deux corps or bibliothèque handcrafted of walnut by talented artisans near the city of Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage site be...

A large 19th century French cheese board from the Normandy region of France, circa 1870s. Having a timeworn patina that happens only after decades of use, this antique cheese board...

A large 19th century antique French Country bleached breadboard or cutting board, circa 1890s, having a timeworn patina on both sides, showing knife marks and splits that happen only after decades of use. This beautiful thick antique...

Large antique clear glass demijohn bottle. Measure: 25".  

Very large antique hand blown green glass demijohn / bonbonne wine bottle or jug. Dimensions: 18" x 18" x 27"h

Take your pick, carboy, demijohn or jimmyjohn, they all refer to the same glass vessel. Carboy's originate from the Persian word; qarabah, while demijohn comes courtesy of the French...

Whether you like to call them, carboy or demijohn or jimmy john, they all refer to the same glass containers. Carboy originates from the Persian word; qarabah. Demijohn comes from the French; dame-Jeanne, or Lady Jane and derives from the 17th century and refers to any glass vessel, with a large body, capable of holding from 5 and 16 gallons of liquid, with a small neck and presumably encased in wicker. In England, demijohn refers to an imperial gallon...

Dame Jeanne or carboy antique glass bottle demijohn. The carboys were often protected from shocks and temperature variations into a wicker baske...

Dame Jeanne or carboy antique glass bottle demijohn. The carboys were often protected from shocks and temperature variations into a wicker basket. Between the bascket and the bottle...