Sold for A$2,300
Very Good (7.6). Stained. Deep scratch to inner lip. A few little pitted surface marks. Some fine scratches and minor scuff marks. Great embossing, just a few little fisheyes and impact marks to it. An extremely rare bottle! Don't be confused here, as the front is EXACTLY the same as the early Sturt Street Ballaraat examples, but please note the rear writing is totally different. This has Melbourne & Ballarat on it, which I have never seen before. As a Rowland's collector, that should tell you that it is indeed a rare bottle. EST: $300 - 400
Rowlands & Lewis / Aerated Water / Manufacturers // Melbourne & / Ballarat. No makers mark. (Victoria) Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 232 mm. 1870s
