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Offline CultureVulture

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odd looking double jug or vase?
« on: July 29, 2011, 03:40:37 PM »
It seven inches and fairly heavy. Unsure what it is or who makes it. Any ideas ppl ???
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Offline Greg.

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Re: odd looking double jug or vase?
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011, 03:58:53 PM »
Hi - Maybe wrong, but looks a little like a vinegar and oil pourer, popular on the continent....
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Re: odd looking double jug or vase?
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2011, 04:41:27 PM »
Very old model, there are examples of these from many centuries ago, and they are still popular. I guess this one is recent Spanish or Italian. Use it - they're incredibly practical. You only need two small corks!
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Re: odd looking double jug or vase?
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2011, 10:09:48 PM »
Yep!  A nice bit of Balsamic Vinegar in one side and some cold pressed virgin olive oil in the other.......nice!!

Here's a posh one!!



http://www.silver2treasure.com/sterling-silver/dining-room/cruets/antique-victorian-silver-glass-oil-and-vinegar-bottle-condiment-set/
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Re: odd looking double jug or vase?
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2011, 12:15:19 AM »
Only losing out on practicality when you want to wash them  ;D On the continent  :huh: err which one they are everywhere,,,,
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