Sold for A$1,800
Very Good (7.0). Stained throughout. Oiled. Deep burst bubble to lower rear is a bit flaked at its upper edge, there is a pitted scratch down the corner from this to the base edge. Small dirty open bubble to left panel, another to the right. Little shallow flake to left panel lower down. Couple of tiny nicks to lower right lip, lower left lip has a tiny flake. Couple of little surface bubbles to the front. Scuffs and scratches scattered throughout, nothing overly deep. Very rare bottle, this is the first we have sold without the crown trade mark. EST: $1000 - 1500
M. McDonald // Australian / Hop Bitters // Melbourne // - //. No Base Mark. (Victoria) Applied top. Rectangle shape with recessed side panels. Bulged neck. Aqua. 26 oz. 242 mm. 1880s
