Historical information

Made to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Portland. The word demijohn is French and is used to describe any large, narrow-necked bottle used to hold liquid. Antique or vintage demijohns are from Europe and were most often used to transport or store wine.

Physical description

Brown glazed pottery Demi-John made for the celebration of Portland 150th anniversary. 1984
Cork stopper.
Commemorative.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: Gold Pass '88.
Whale in Triangle.
Impressed into Pottery.