Sold for A$1,550
Property of / Eugene. S. Whyte / Craddock / 1892 // Reliance Patent / 4 / Sole Maker / Dan Rylands Ld / Barnsley. No base mark. Trade Mark / Rd below both neck lugs. (South Africa). Aerated Water. Codd. Applied blue lip. Acme Patent. Aqua. 8 oz. 207 mm. 1890s
Near Mint. (9). An odd size, too small for a 13 ounce, too big for a 7 ounce, so I have suggested 8 oz. Probably South Africa’s most famous Codd bottle. All known examples are cellar found (none have ever been dug) as the bottles were never put into circulation. The bottle is embossed RELIANCE PATENT but is actually an ACME patent. A few scratches and scuffs. Small mark to front lip edge looks like a little impact nick, but is a making mark. Superb item! . Estimate: $300-400
