Behold this massive, artisanal, emerald-hued demijohn crafted in France, complete with its authentic cork stopper. Nestled snugly within a charming, weathered wicker basket featuring convenient handles and lined with protective straw for safe travels. From the early 1900's, this piece exudes vintage charm.
It is believed that the name of these vessels originated from Queen Jane of Naples. On a stormy night in 1347 the King and Queen of Naples left their thrones and fled to the small town of Grasse in Provence. The first house they came to in the storm belonged to a glassblower, who gave them shelter for as long as they desired. During the visit, Queen Jane became interested in the process of blowing glass and asked to observe the glassblower at work. The man felt nervous under the royal gaze and blew the body of the glass bottle to a massive size while still finishing it with the typical size neck of his regular bottles. Queen Jane thought the huge blimp delightful, so the glassblower called the vessel The Queen Jane. Having left the throne behind, the Queen prefereed the name, Lady Jane (Dame Jeanne).
