Sold for A$325
Johannesburg / Trade Mark / (Filling machine with bottle) / Reg. Jan. 1895 / Mineral Water Co Ltd. No makers marks. Aerated Water Patent Single teardrop (Codd original) closure and very rounded torpedo type base. Known as a Hybrid to collectors. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 235 mm. 1890s-1900s
Very Good. Polished. A bit of unevenness on the lip, like a very small flake or two has been partially polished out. Burst bubble over the R of burg which has been polished giving it a smooth appearance. Slightly etched light haze on inner neck. Some minor pits and little fisheye type marks can be seen in places on the surface. Seam lines are visible in spots and not in others. Embossing is generally good but a bit weak in some places. Attractive and interestingly shaped hybrid. Grade: 7.5 Estimate: $350 - 400
