What are large glass jars called?

Large glass jars are also known as carboys or demijohns. A demijohn can hold 16 gallons, and is typically made of glass. They were historically used to transport water or chemicals, but nowadays, demijohns are used to brew beer in one’s home. You’ll find a variety of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Antique Large Jars

French Porcelain Jars

Large Terracotta Vessel

Decorative Olive Jar

Martaban Jar

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19th Century Italian Antique Large Jars

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Faience

Large 19th Century Italian Tin Glazed Faience Apothecary Albarello Medicine Jar

$900

Bon Bon Jar

Located in Houston, TX

This large glass jar with rounded lid and a gold label reading "Amidon Pulv". In French this

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19th Century French Antique Large Jars

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Glass

Bon Bon Jar

$800

Biot Jar with Green Glaze

Located in Washington, DC

A large jar from Biot produced in the South of France, circa 19th century. Terra cotta with

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19th Century French Antique Large Jars

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Terracotta

Biot Jar with Green Glaze

$3,220

18th Century Large Wedgwood Bentley Black Basalt Jar England Circa 1775

By Wedgwood Bentley

Located in Katonah, NY

This impressive black basalt jar, crafted by Wedgwood and Bentley at the renowned Etruria factory

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Large Jars

Materials

Stoneware

18th Century Large Wedgwood Bentley Black Basalt Jar England Circa 1775

$5,300

Large 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar with Iron Stand, Signed

Located in Birmingham, AL

A large 19th century Spanish terracotta olive jar, circa 1880s, having two circular striations

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1880s Spanish Antique Large Jars

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Large 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Olive Jar with Iron Stand, Signed

$4,100

Pair Large Antique Dutch Delft Lidded Jars Blue and White Circa 1880

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

This beautiful pair of large antique Dutch Delft jars was made circa 1880 and features classic blue

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Late 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Large Jars

Materials

Delft

Pair Large Antique Dutch Delft Lidded Jars Blue and White Circa 1880

$3,200 / set

Octagonal Imari Temple Jar

Located in London, GB

Japanese large octagonal Imari temple jar, with lotus flower and phoenix decoration from circa 18th

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18th Century Japanese Antique Large Jars

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Porcelain

Octagonal Imari Temple Jar

$10,515

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #2, Large Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze

Located in Encinitas, CA

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia; large terracotta vessel with ochre & umber glaze. Authentic

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Early 19th Century Italian Primitive Antique Large Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Italian Orcio Puglia #2, Large Terra Cotta Jar, Ochre and Umber Glaze

$2,300

19th Century Ceramic Ligurian Italian Olive Oil Jars

Located in Round Top, TX

Lemon yellow olive jars from Liguria region of Italy Larger jar- 30 W x 38 T smaller jar- 28

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19th Century Italian Antique Large Jars

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Ceramic

19th Century Ceramic Ligurian Italian Olive Oil Jars

$2,900 / item

Spanish Large-Sized Olive Jar on Stand from 19th Century on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish large-sized jar from the 19th century on custom stand. This antique vessel from Spain

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19th Century Spanish Antique Large Jars

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Terracotta

Spanish Large-Sized Olive Jar on Stand from 19th Century on Custom Stand

$3,935

Early 20th Century Chinese Pickling Egg Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

A large jar from Zhejiang Province, China. This grand ceramic piece is perfect for a garden or use

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Large Jars

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Pickling Egg Jar

$1,680

Large Blue and White Delft Mantle Jars Round with Leopard Finials IN STOCK

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jars painted with an all around scene showing a

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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Large Jars

Materials

Delft

Large Blue and White Delft Mantle Jars Round with Leopard Finials IN STOCK

$3,900

Pair Large Blue and White Delft Jars with Romantic Scenes Netherlands Circa 1870

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of large Dutch Delft blue and white vases was made in the Netherlands circa 1870. The

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1870s Dutch Rococo Antique Large Jars

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Delft

Pair Large Blue and White Delft Jars with Romantic Scenes Netherlands Circa 1870

$3,600 / set

Large Antique on Stand Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Garden Urn Pot Planter Dealer CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large Antique on Stand Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Garden Urn Pot Planter Dealer CA. Outstanding 19th

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19th Century Spanish Antique Large Jars

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Iron

Large Antique on Stand Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Garden Urn Pot Planter Dealer CA

$5,200

19th Century European Olive Jar

Located in New Orleans, LA

productive history. Hailing from the Mediterranean, these large jars — also known as pithari — mainly were

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19th Century European Antique Large Jars

19th Century European Olive Jar

$1,200

19th Century Greek Olive Jar

Located in Round Top, TX

This beautiful olive jar is large in scale and originates from Greece. It has a wonderful plastered

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19th Century Greek Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Greek Olive Jar

$2,975

19th c. Blown Glass Pharmacy Jar

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large Painted Blown Glass Pharmacy Jar

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19th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Glass

19th c. Blown Glass Pharmacy Jar

$7,800

Pair of Catalonian Terracotta Tramostera Jar

Located in London, GB

A pair of extra large 'tramostera' terracotta jars with hand painted decoration Spain, Catalonia

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Large Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Catalonian Terracotta Tramostera Jar

$1,707 / set

Pair of Potpourri Jars and Covers

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A rare pair of large potpourri jars and covers. Porcelain with a cream glaze. Acanthus leaf

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19th Century Antique Large Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Potpourri Jars and Covers

$14,339 / set

Aged Terracotta Jar – Javanese Ethnic Style – Size XXL

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large aged terracotta jar, in traditional Javanese ethnic style, sold individually. This ancient

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Large Jars

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Aged Terracotta Jar – Javanese Ethnic Style – Size XXL

$2,558

Early 20th Century Catalonian Terracotta Tramostera Jar

Located in London, GB

An extra large 'tramostera' terracotta jar with hand painted decoration Spain, Catalonia, early

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Large Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Catalonian Terracotta Tramostera Jar

$1,201

Mid-19th Century Chrysanthemum Chinese Export Jar

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century large blue & white Chinese Export jar. Chrysanthemum decorated. Qing dynasty. No

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Large Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Chrysanthemum Chinese Export Jar

$450

French 19th Century Natrii Bromidum Apothecary Jar

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large in size apothecary jar which bears the name natrii bromidum (sodium bromide) with original

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Large Jars

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Natrii Bromidum Apothecary Jar

$512

Early 20th Century Chinese Bai Apothecary Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

specialty herbal medicines, stored in large ceramic jars that lined the shop's walls. This beautiful early

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Large Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chinese Bai Apothecary Jar

$388

Three Antique Blue and White Delft Tobacco Jars

By The Claw

Located in Katonah, NY

tobacco industry. The tobacco leaves were often stored in large Dutch Delftware jars like ours

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Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Large Jars

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Delft

Three Antique Blue and White Delft Tobacco Jars

$5,800 / set

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1870. Made of blond

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$2,800

Japanese Antique Large Pottery 1860s-1900s / Tsubo Vessel Flower Vase Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a large jar baked in Shiga prefecture, Japan. It seems to be in the Meiji era (1860s-1900s

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Large Jars

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Antique Large Pottery 1860s-1900s / Tsubo Vessel Flower Vase Wabisabi

$2,500

Blue and White Delft Jar Made Belgium, Circa 1880

By Boch Freres Keramis

Located in Katonah, NY

This large blue and white Delft jar is painted showing beautiful blue flowers on a traditional

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Late 19th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Large Jars

Materials

Delft

Blue and White Delft Jar Made Belgium, Circa 1880

$2,450

Pair Oversized Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Located in Lowestoft, GB

/dispensing glass jar, of large proportions. The jars are reverse painted by hand, with a white ground and

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Large Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Pair Oversized Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

$3,277 / set

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Southern France, circa 1760. Made of blond

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century French Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,800

Mid-18th Century, French, Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Mid-18th Century, French, Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$5,300

Nepali Copper Storage Jars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

techniques. Large jar as been sold. The smaller one was used for water and the larger one was used for

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19th Century Nepalese Rustic Antique Large Jars

Nepali Copper Storage Jars

$3,805

Antique Chinese Blue Cobalt Martaban Jar with Petite Loop Handles

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Chinese cobalt blue Martaban jar with petite loop handles. Created in China, this large

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Large Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Blue Cobalt Martaban Jar with Petite Loop Handles

$1,950

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Located in Lowestoft, GB

jar, of large proportions. The jar is reverse painted by hand, with a orange ground and gilt

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Large Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

$3,004

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Located in Lowestoft, GB

glass jar, of large proportions. The jar is reverse painted by hand, with a mottle brown ground and

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Large Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

$2,588

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Southern France, circa 1760. Made of

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Hand Crafted Terracotta Olive Jar from Provence

$3,200

Set of Four Fabulous French Pharmacy Apothecary Jars, 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

This set of large porcelain jars is in outstanding condition. Marked A. Collin, Paris, Porcelaines

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Late 19th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Fabulous French Pharmacy Apothecary Jars, 19th Century

$1,950 / set

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Jar from Biot Provence

$5,800

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

$4,500

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware olive oil jar was created in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

18th Century French Provencal Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Biot

$4,900

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Located in Lowestoft, GB

glass jar, of large proportions. The jar is reverse painted by hand, with a peach ground and gilt

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Large Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

$3,277

19th Century Sterling Silver Lidded Crystal Glass Jar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

inside lid has a 24-karat gold wash and is signed sterling. This large jar could be used for many

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Early 20th Century English Baroque Antique Large Jars

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver Lidded Crystal Glass Jar

$695

Pair of Blue and White Delft Jars, Late 19th Century

Located in Katonah, NY

A pair of large blue and white Delft jars made in the Netherlands in the late 19th century

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Large Jars

Materials

Delft

Pair of Blue and White Delft Jars, Late 19th Century

$2,300 / set

20th Century Cloisonne Ginger Jars with Lids in Peach Tree Pattern

Located in Toledo, OH

A beautiful pair of large cloisonne ginger jars with lids. These are done in the Peach tree Pattern

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Early 20th Century Antique Large Jars

20th Century Cloisonne Ginger Jars with Lids in Peach Tree Pattern

$2,500

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware jar was created in Southern France, circa 1870. Made of blond clay

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

$1,300

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware jar was created in Southern France, circa 1870. Made of blond clay

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

$1,500

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware jar was created in Southern France, circa 1870. Made of blond clay

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

$1,300

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware jar was created in Southern France, circa 1870. Made of blond clay

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

$1,300

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware jar was created in Southern France, circa 1870, made of blond clay

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

$1,400

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware jar was hand made in Southern France, circa 1870. Built of blond

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

$1,400

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, antique earthenware jar was created in Southern France, circa 1870. Made of blond clay

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Large Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Carved Terracotta Olive Oil Jar from Provence

$1,300

19th Century Italian Antique Terracotta Garden Jar

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

compromise the stability. These large jars were originally used for storing oil. Origin Northern Italy

Category

1880s Italian Antique Large Jars

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Italian Antique Terracotta Garden Jar

$2,960

Early 19th-Early 20th Century Italian Terracotta Olive Jar, circa 1810-1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large semi-glazed Italian olive jar with two handles. Great for large flower display or group

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Large Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Early 19th-Early 20th Century Italian Terracotta Olive Jar, circa 1810-1910

$178

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Antique Large Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique large jars is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique large jars — often made from ceramic, terracotta and porcelain — can elevate any home. Antique large jars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique large jars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Rococo and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Large Jars?

Prices for antique large jars start at $359 and top out at $17,500 with the average selling for $2,195.

Questions About Antique Large Jars

What are large glass jars called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Large glass jars are also known as carboys or demijohns. A demijohn can hold 16 gallons, and is typically made of glass. They were historically used to transport water or chemicals, but nowadays, demijohns are used to brew beer in one’s home. You’ll find a variety of demijohns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.