Glass Vase

[Kds1066]

I found this glass vase many years ago, but cannot find out anything about the type of vase. It is thick clear glass, 25" tall, 17" wide at the center of the lower part. Anyone know of this type? I do not know how to refer to it other than a glass vase. Thanks

 

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[villagenut]

I would catagorize this as a demijohn...

 

[Kds1066]

I would catagorize this as a demijohn...

Thanks, do you know if one this size has any value?

 

[Mackaydon]

The conversational value (with the matchbook covers) may be worth more than the demijohn itself. I'd keep it-and keep filling with matchbook covers.
Don in SoCal

 

[Red-Coat]

Those are quite desirable as home decor statement pieces. My father had one that he colourised by pouring yellow varnish into it to coat the inside and then converted it to a floor lamp.

They weren't designed as vases though, but were for transport of liquids in commercial/industrial quantities, or as brewing/fermentation vessels. Over here the rounded ones are most usually referred to as 'carboys', although we also use the term 'demijohn' but more usually for the straight-sided 'jug' forms.

The one my father had was the same rounded shape as yours and had originally been used for the transport of sulphuric acid, in a wooden crate filled with packing straw. It was too big for any of the family to want after my parents died and we sold it (as a lamp, with shade and electrical fitments) for £50 ($64).

PS: Welcome to Tnet.

 

[vpnavy]

Thanks, do you know if one this size has any value?

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Since villagenut identified it as a demijohn - I moved ya from NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS over to WHAT'S IT WORTH? for more exposure.

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[AU Seeker]

Thanks, do you know if one this size has any value?

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