Sold for A$350
G. P. Milsom / Launceston // Trade (Elephant within a shield) Mark / Cannington Shaw & Co Ld / Makers / St Helens Engd. Base mark: 2519. (Tasmania) Aerated Water, Codd Applied top. Traditional codd style patent with two tear drops. Aqua. 6 oz. 189 mm 1890s
Very Good (7.3). Little nick to upper left lip has an associated small inner lip bruise over about 7 x 4 mm. Discoloured scratch to left of trade mark. Another couple of scuffed discoloured scratches across the ES of Launceston. Scuffs and scratches scattered elsewhere as well. Some little fisheyes and impact marks. Some little dull spots here and there. A little fine inner dust should clean out. We have sold dozens of Milsom codds over the years, every single one has been a Dobson or Niagara patent. This is the first one way pour codd style patent we have ever sold, presumably quite a rare variety. Estimate: $200-300
