Sold for A$150
Gow's Syrups / & / Crushed Fruits. No base mark. (Jar 495.6, "The Standard Fruit Jar Reference 2011, Dick Roller") Household Fruit Jar Wire and bail type closure. Ground lip. Aqua. Quart. 192 mm without lid. 1900s
Excellent. Some flakes and minor marks around the ground lip. A fine bruise to the inner front lip and a very shallow 20 mm sliver off the inner left lip. The outer rim of the top has some wear around most of it. Wire and bail are rusty. The shoulder has some heavy grime. Some scuffs around the shoulder. Tiny surface impact mark to rear shoulder. Light scuffs and scratches to body. Typical usage type wear under the base. Couple of minor flakes to the lettering, which is very strong. Could use more of a wash. Lid has some grime, but is damage free. A great example of a scarce Brisbane Fruit Jar. Grade: 8.5 Estimate: $100 - 150
