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Antique French Demijohn or Carboy

About the Item

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, for dame-jeanne, or Lady Jane and derives from circa 1700. Demijohn's refer to any large glass bottle, with a small neck capable of holding between 5 and 16 gallons of a liquid.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please note the cocked neck.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: J2064H1stDibs: LU824314172052

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