
Description
Italian Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (ca. early 20th Century, Italy).
Bulbous ballon/teardrop form composed of attractive emerald green free-blown glass exhibiting trapped air bubbles within the glass itself with squat neck with sheared lip and applied ring.
Very good, vintage condition with minimal exterior scuffing along with light interior soiling/spotting from use. Both large and small air bubbles present throughout. Deep line toward the base is a result from the glass being melded together (not damage).
Both the interior and exterior of the piece have been thoroughly cleaned.
Sourced in Rome, Italy.
H: 25.25" x Diameter: 18.5"
Other Italian and French demijohns available separately. See group shots for other examples. (This bottle is second from the right on the bottom in the group images.)
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good, vintage condition with minimal exterior scuffing along with light interior soiling/spotting from use. Both large and small air bubbles present throughout. Deep line toward the base is a result from the glass being melded together (not damage).
Dimensions:
Height: 25.25 in.
Width: 18.5 in.
Depth: 18.5 in.
Category: Bottles & Jars & Jugs
Origin: Italy
Materials: Glass
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $155.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Brooklyn, NY
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Bulbous ballon/teardrop form composed of attractive emerald green free-blown glass exhibiting trapped air bubbles within the glass itself with squat neck with sheared lip and applied ring.
Very good, vintage condition with minimal exterior scuffing along with light interior soiling/spotting from use. Both large and small air bubbles present throughout. Deep line toward the base is a result from the glass being melded together (not damage).
Both the interior and exterior of the piece have been thoroughly cleaned.
Sourced in Rome, Italy.
H: 25.25" x Diameter: 18.5"
Other Italian and French demijohns available separately. See group shots for other examples. (This bottle is second from the right on the bottom in the group images.)
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good, vintage condition with minimal exterior scuffing along with light interior soiling/spotting from use. Both large and small air bubbles present throughout. Deep line toward the base is a result from the glass being melded together (not damage).
Dimensions:
Height: 25.25 in.
Width: 18.5 in.
Depth: 18.5 in.
Category: Bottles & Jars & Jugs
Origin: Italy
Materials: Glass
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good, vintage condition with minimal exterior scuffing along with light interior soiling/spotting from use. Both large and small air bubbles present throughout. Deep line toward the base is a result from the glass being melded together (not damage).
Buyer's Premium
20%
Vintage Italian Emerald Green Blown Glass Teardrop-Form Demijohn Carboy
Estimate $1,100-$2,180
Starting Price
$1,100
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