Sold for A$85
Hosie's Hotel / Ginger / Beer / J. B. McArthur. Potters stamp: Pinnacle / Brand. (Melbourne, Victoria). Ginger Beer. Cork Stoppered. Champagne. Tan Top. Black Print. 10 oz. 216 mm. 1910s
Repaired. (0). Top has been restored extensively, cork is stuck in lower neck so we can't check inside, but let's presume from the paint upwards is restored. Paint job is poor at best. Lip is oversized. Let's talk about what we know is original, from the tan neck down. There is a dark crack down the rear, this has been painted over mostly with white paint with no attempt to blend the colours in. Discoloured throughout. Small round mark to front upper right, not sure what this is, maybe a filled chip? Some scratches and spots of wear. Very rare Melbourne bottle, we have never sold one. Purely a shelf filler, mind you, you could improve it's appearance a lot with a bit of work.. Estimate: $50-75
