Authentic Vintage French Dark Green Glass Demijohn Bonbonne Wine Bottle Raffia

Old 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 and has a handle in woven 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 charming demijohn was used -- as they still are today in France -- to preserve wine or fruit brandy. This particular one comes from the Armagnac region in Southwest France. In very good condition, with the exception of a few chips on the edge of the neck, this piece will add a charming and extremely authentic French touch to your home décor! Circumference: 36 inches (91 ½ cm).

Height: 15 inches (38 cm). Capacity: 2.64 gallons (10 liters). Weight: 6.50 pounds 2951 gr. Diameter of the neck opening (interior - exterior): 1.

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The item "Authentic Vintage French Dark Green Glass Demijohn Bonbonne Wine Bottle Raffia" is in sale since Saturday, November 12, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Bottles & Insulators\Bottles\Modern (1900-Now)\Wine".

The seller is "jerrymartel" and is located in Paris. 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 inches (91 ½ cm)
Height: 15 inches (38 cm)
Weight: 6.50 pounds (2951 gr.)
Capacity: 2.64 gallons (10 liters)