Julie in CA Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm looking at this: http://www.homewetbar.com/Paris-Hammered-Glass-Beverage-Dispenser-p-1070.html It's also here: http://www.classichostess.com/hammeredjug.aspx These two items are listed as different sizes, but I think it must be how they're measuring, and not the actual size/capacity of the item. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 one says it holds 2.5 gallons....the other says it holds 2 gallons....so maybe they are different sizes. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 The second one is smaller. The dimensions on the first one are 22.5" by 9.5" square, while the second one is 20" by 7 3/4" sq. So the 1st one does hold more. The first one is a better deal imho. It's very pretty! hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 I was wondering if perhaps one measurement had the dimensions of the stand included and the other didn't, but you're right, it still wouldn't add up to the same size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Maybe, but since the width is smaller, 9" vs 7 3/4", I would bet that the 2nd one is slightly smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 It's funny that you mentioned this--I just saw this decanter http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=370&f=23882 in use at a little french restaurant, and I thought it was adorable. I think if I had it, though, it would sweat on the counter, and I used it for daily beverages, I would get tired of cleaning it. I don't know, though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 I had a jar before, but it got broken and I never replaced it. I do a lot of entertaining/catering of groups that are around 50 people. I'm not thrilled with punch bowls, and I usually use plain glass pitchers, but then you have to refill really often. I have other things to do besides constantly checking and replenishing drink pitchers. I sometimes borrow a drink jar from a catering friend, since she has several to choose from. The reasons why I like the one I linked: It has a really wide mouth, so it would be easier than other jars to wash out. It's definitely more convenient to have the jar on a stand so that you don't have to place it right on the edge of the table, and you can put a small saucer under the valve to catch any stray drips. The jars with the small metal spigots tend to have a really slow flow, this one has a different valve. This jar is unique, I haven't seen one like it anywhere else, and it *totally* suits my personal style. I have my ds's graduation party coming up, and it seems like as good an excuse as any to finally buy another drink jar. Still, it's on the expensive side, imo. I think I can justify the expense in ten different ways, but I'm still feeling a bit guilty. It's on it's way. :001_unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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