Sold for A$100
1. G. H. Billson / (Shield) / Trade (Crossed Axes) Mark / G. H. B / Regd / Melbourne // M. G. B. Co. Base: 0 B 3. 2. Grand Hotel / Melbourne. No base mark. 3. Loy Bros / 257 / Stawell St / Burnley / Melbourne // This bottle is the property / of / Loy Bros. / Its use by others is illegal. Base: H199 / (Modern AGM monogram) 2 / M. 4. Plummer Murphy & Co / Trade / (Castle or Turret) / Mark / Sth Melbourne / Regd 1894. Base Mark: M. (Victoria). Aerated Water. Codd. Dobson or Four way type. Applied top & Spun top. Aqua & Clear. 10 oz. 243, 237, 248 & 232 mm. 1900s - 1930s
N/A. (N/A). 1. Good. Polished. Small bruise to upper front lip. Plenty of pit marks and fisheyes remaining. Some pitted scratches. Small open bubble to upper left. Lower right has a larger discoloured fisheye. 2. Very Good. Stained throughout. Oiled internally. Some grime which will soak out. Little flake to rear lip edge. A few pitted scratches. Some fisheyes and impact marks. Scuffs and scratches scattered around. 3. Very Good. Has been lightly oiled internally. Typical crate wear to the embossing, heaviest on the upper embossing as per usual with these. Some scuffs and scratches. Lightly hazy internally. 4. Good. Stained throughout. Oiled internally. 10 x 4 mm chip to inner front right lip. 9 x 3 mm chip to inner rear lip. Some impact marks around these. Couple of associated inner lip fractures as well. Some grime which will soak off. Little surface flake near front dimple. Couple of little nicks under heel. Crate wear to the strong embossing. Scuffs and scratches scattered throughout.. Estimate: $70-100
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