Sold for A$75
One Gallon / (Southern Cross) / Sharpe Bros' / Hands across the sea / AUST / Arms holding glasses / N Z / Trade Mark / (Demijohn) / Medals / Health / Beverages / by / Natural / Hygienic / Process / 2 Gold Medals / 1 Silver Medal / NZ. Internatl / Exn 1906-7 / Original / Unapproachable / Australia New Zealand / (Sinking Ship with the word Imitation) / Largest manufacturers / in Australasia. No makers mark. Demijohn Ginger Beer Internal thread Demijohn. Large blob top. Tan top and shoulder, white body, black print. 1 Gallon. 330 mm. 1900s-1910s
Very Good. Another great looking demijohn. There is a very fine 190 mm long hairline to the left side. Under the base are a couple of pulled out bits of clay from manufacture. Rust around the wide part of the blob top with a couple of little chips. Some wear to the body and minor scuffs and marks. Another nice Sharpe Bros variation. Grade: 7.8 Estimate: $50 - 75
