Sold for A$2,000
Excellent (8.5). Shallow 6 x 3 mm chip to the back lip. Still some dirt inside. Light scratches and wear. Super embossing and colour. Nice touch to have the original wires and stopper. Very scarce and spectacular bottle. Chas Cole were agents for Bilz and these bottles definitely match the local Bilz bottles from Melbourne. (Votava Collection) EST: $1500 - 2000
Chas. Cole & Co. / Aerated Waters / Trade (Bird and Fish) Mark / Registered / Geelong // Bottle not complete / without stopper. Base Mark: M / (Dot). Original Stopper: Chas Cole & Co / (Fancy Emblem) / Geelong. (Victoria) Champagne shape with ring around neck. Tool finished top. Deep red amber. 10 oz. 256 mm with stopper. 1900s.
