Sold for A$130
One Gallon / Sharpe Bros' / Hands Across the Sea / (Hands Across the Sea) / Trade Mark / (Demijohn) / Health / Beverages / By / Natural / Hygienic / Process / 2 Gold Medals / 1 Silver Medal / N.Z. Internatl / Exn 1906-7 / Original / Unapproachable / Largest Manufacturers / in Australasia / Caution / Persons Damaging, retaining or / trading with this jar are liable / to be prosecuted. No potters stamp but has a B or R impressed at lower front right. Original stopper: Sharpe Bros / Australia / & / New Zealand.. Demijohn. Printed. Two tone, tan top, off white body. Internal Thread. Black print. 1 Gallon. 324 mm without stopper. 1910s
Very Good. (7.8). Nice one. Surface has some scuffs and dark surface marks. Mark in the glaze on the right shoulder caused by the potter. Some wear around the top. 40 x 20 mm "chip" under the heel but this looks like a making fault as well. Print is surprisingly clear for one of these.. Estimate: $80-120
