The Spring Antiques & Collectables Sale

The Spring Antiques & Collectables Sale

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Lot 622: A Large Late 19th or Early 20th Century Aqua Glass Carboy

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Estimated price: £10 - £20

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A large, utilitarian blown glass vessel of globular form, commonly identified as a carboy or demijohn. The piece is constructed from translucent glass with a distinct pale aqua or light green tint, characteristic of 19th and early 20th-century industrial storage glassware. The vessel features a wide, rounded body that tapers into a short neck, finished with a reinforced multi-ringed or beaded collar intended for secure corking. There are no visible maker marks, embossed letters, or factory attributions on the neck or body. The design is strictly functional with no decorative patterns or etching. While similar in form to mid-20th century European examples by manufacturers such as Viresa or Ambrosio, the lack of embossed branding and the specific finish of the collar suggest an earlier industrial origin, likely British.