Historical information

No specific information is available on this item. Demijohns were used for holding spirits and wicker coverings (usually woven osier or willow) were commonly used from the 1700s to the early 20th century.

Significance

This item is of interest as an example of the containers used to store wine and spirits 100 years ago. Breweries and wine and spirit stores have been important businesses in Warrnambool in the past.

Physical description

This is a large ceramic demijohn with a ceramic lid and a cork stopper. Both the lid and the cork stopper are broken in parts. The demijohn has a wicker covering with handles. The wicker cover is fraying in parts.

Inscriptions & markings

On lid: ‘2’