{"product_id":"impressive-antique-emerald-glass-spirit-bottle-ukrainian-marriage-demijohn-65cm-tall","title":"Decorative Antique Emerald Glass Spirit Bottle - Ukrainian Marriage Demijohn 65cm Tall","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRare Hand-Blown Ritual Vessel from Eastern Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erare antique hand-blown glass spirit bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, traditionally gifted at the time of marriage in rural Eastern Europe — a vessel intended to accompany a couple through a lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFilled with strong spirit at the beginning of a marriage, these bottles were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eopened and shared over the years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e — at Christmas and important celebrations — quietly marking the passage of time together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA Vanishing Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOnce found in rural Ukrainian villages, these large demijohns are now increasingly scarce.\u003cbr\u003eMost have been broken, discarded, or lost — making surviving examples of this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003escale and condition exceptionally difficult to source today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEach bottle is entirely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eunique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, formed by hand using traditional glass-blowing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethickened neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is created during finishing — historically cut while the glass was still hot, often described as being \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“cut with a sword”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, leaving a stronger, slightly irregular collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAcross the body, you’ll see:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSubtle undulations in the glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVariations in thickness — delicate in places\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMovement and depth that only hand-blown glass carries\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThese are not flaws — they are the signature of its making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e65cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, 45cm wide this is a true statement piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe rich emerald tone shifts beautifully with light, from deep forest green to a glowing translucency — making it as powerful empty as it is styled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOrigin: Ukraine \/ Eastern Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePeriod: Early–mid 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMaterial: Hand-blown glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eColour: Deep emerald green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e65 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWidth: 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eForm: Marriage spirit bottle \/ demijohn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eExcellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003eLight age wear and natural variations consistent with hand-blown production. Structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStyling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFloor-standing sculptural piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePair with branches or leave completely empty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003echâteau, Scandi and contemporary rustic interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eChosen for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eexceptional size, colour, and cultural story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach one unique. Each one a survivor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpecialist Delivery Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDue to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eextremely delicate nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e of this antique hand-blown glass, this piece is offered with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epersonal delivery only. This is included in the Price shown for this unique item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe glass is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethin and fragile in places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, a direct result of traditional craftsmanship — and preserving it in perfect condition is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDelivery Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePersonal delivery available along the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA303 – M3 – M4 corridor, including London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDelivered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eby hand, door to door\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCarefully transported and handled throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlacement assistance available if required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhy This Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThese bottles have survived decades because they’ve been handled with care.\u003cbr\u003eStandard courier networks simply aren’t designed for objects of this fragility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis approach ensures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSafe arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eZero handling risk\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eComplete peace of mind\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOutside This Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIf you are located outside this delivery corridor, please get in touch — alternative arrangements may be possible on a case-by-case basis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"French General Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58070465642877,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/7694\/3177\/files\/7086CC1E-57F9-4927-89ED-FD9F0C42803B.jpg?v=1776623815","url":"https:\/\/www.frenchgeneraltrading.co.uk\/products\/impressive-antique-emerald-glass-spirit-bottle-ukrainian-marriage-demijohn-65cm-tall","provider":"French General Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}