Sold for A$80
A. A. Billson & Co / Proprietary Ltd / Shield / A.A.B / B / Beechworth. Base: M Aerated Water Torpedo Pointy ended soda. Applied lip. Aqua. 10 oz. 229 mm. 1897-1902
Very Good. Bottle is a little dull inside (has had some oil in there which we have partially cleaned out). Could use more of a clean. A few minor nibbles to the lip edge. Small burst airbubble to C of Beechworth, the B prior has a small flake from it. A few other minor marks to the lettering. Some surface scrapes and scratches to the outside and couple of small impact marks. Lovely strong embossing. Nice example of a Hard to get Victorian torpedo. Grade: 7.75 Estimate: $100 - 125
