Old demijohn with wicker

Spectacular old damajuana that preserves the handles and the cover, made of wicker and esparto, in perfect condition except for small broken in the back (see photo). It still retains part of the original sealing. It was a traditional element in agriculture of the last century, its main use was to move and store wine and spirits and were lined with wicker or esparto grass and with handles to move them easily. Another use was to wet the vegetal layer to maintain the temperature of the liquid, but the curious thing is its birth, the best known is that in the s. XVI queen juana I of naples, after taking refuge from a storm in the workshop of a glazier in the village of grasse was interested in the process of making bottles. The artist was amazed by her interest, which decided to inflate one of enormous proportions, perhaps to show off, before the sovereign. The result was this utensil and that in honor of the queen, he decided to baptize her as "reine jeanne", to which the queen added that it was more appropriate to call her "dame jeanne". Shipping characteristics: The shipment will be made from the third day since the buyer has made the payment. The shipment of the order will be made by certified and insured mail. If you buy more than one item, you can, in order to reduce costs, accumulate different lots in a single shipment, as long as it is convenient for the integrity of the items and do not exceed the maximum weight. Receipt of the order: if it is not presented upon receipt of the order, it must be responsible for the expenses, postage, fees or taxes generated by its return. International shipments: shipments are made outside spain. In these cases, the buyer must take into account that he may incur brokerage fees or customs taxes. The buyer will be responsible for the payment of such expenses or taxes. Shipping cost: check the shipping prices set and for the rest of europe, peninsular destinations and other destinations consult prices.

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