Sold for A$25
G.H. Bennett / (G.H.B within flag) / Richmond // Please / Replace the stopper / M.G.B.W.Co. Base Mark: B Aerated Water Internal Thread Heavy applied top, small badge variation. Aqua. 26 oz. 256 mm. 1900s
Excellent. The original rubber from the internal screw area is seen as a bright orange on the inside of the top. This bottle is shiny all over, there is a tiny scuff to the rear lip. There is a light scratch to the top right side of badge, to the left of the trade mark is a line going straight down which at first appears to be a scratch, this is actually a manufacturing flaw (26 x 2 mm), there is a light, very shallow flake at the top of this, but definitely from manufacture. There are some light surface patches of haze near the base, these may well wash off. There are some light scratches and scuff marks, mainly on the rear. This is quite a crude and early variation which has a blobbier top than standard and the embossing is in a smaller badge than the commonly seen variety. Grade: 8.6 Estimate: $40 - 50
