Sold for A$190
McDonald & Co / Trade / (Crown) / Mark / Melbourne. No potters stamp. (Victoria) Ginger Beer, Cork Stoppered Champagne. All Tan. Black Print. 10 oz. 218 mm 1890s
Fair (5.5). The whole top has been repainted but I'm not sure just how much has been rebuilt. There is a long looping crack from the left base edge up over the back left shoulder and then about halfway down the bottle again. Where this crack starts is a filled chip of about 25 x 10 mm. Some smaller chips and nibbles around the base edge. Most of the bottle is good with just scuffs and wear. The bottom of the transfer is a bit muddled from making. Base has a faded ink mark: A & D Laird, Dudley, 16/10/85. Extremely rare bottle, could use a bit better finishing to the repairs. Estimate: $200-300
