Authentic Vintage French Dark Green Glass Demijohn Bonbonne Wine Bottle Raffia

Vintage French Dark Green Glass Demijohn. Wine Bottle Wire and Raffia. His rustically charming old French demijohn is actually a 2 ½ gallon green glass wine bottle encased in wire and braided raffia. In French it is called a. In honor of the first Queen Jeanne of Naples, Countess of Provence, who encouraged a Provencal glassmaker to create this type of wine bottle in a basket.

This demijohn has a handle in woven raffia. The green glass bottle is marked.

This charming demijohn was used -- as they still are today in France -- to preserve wine or fruit brandy, eau de vie. This particular one came from the Armagnac region in Southwest France. It is in excellent condition with the exception of some tiny chips to the top edge of the neck.

This piece will add a charming and extremely authentic French touch to your home décor! Circumference: 36 ½ inches (93 cm). Height: 15 ¼ inches (39 cm). Diameter of the neck: interior: 1. Inches (2.70 cm) / exterior: 2 inches (5 cm).

Capacity: 2 ½ gallons (10 liters). Weight: 7.23 pounds 3284 gr.

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The item "Authentic Vintage French Dark Green Glass Demijohn Bonbonne Wine Bottle Raffia" is in sale since Wednesday, November 23, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Bottles & Insulators\Bottles\Modern (1900-Now)\Wine". The seller is "jerrymartel" and is located in South West. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Color: Green
Volume: 2 ½ gallons (10 liters)
Country of Manufacture: France
Circumference: 36 ½ inches (93 cm)
Height: 15 ¼ inches (39 cm)
Weight: 7.23 pounds (3284 gr.
)
Capacity: 2 ½ gallons (10 liters)