Sold for A$40
2 early Melbourne Chemist Bottles: 1. Simpson & Davenport / Chemists.Collins St.E. / Melbourne. Base: W in bevelled rectangle. 2. R & J. McFarlane / Fitzroy-Collingwood & / Melbourne. Smooth base. Medicine Chemist 1. Blake or Oblong shape. Applied lip. Pale Ice blue. 2 oz. approximately. 117 mm. 2. Blake or Oblong shape. Applied lip. Ice Blue. 6 oz. 159 mm. N/A. 1880s
1. Excellent. A few spots of contents stain inside. Some minor dullness and etching to outer surface. Surprisingly good condition for one of these early chemists and quite rare in this small size. 2. Very Good. Some internal stain and spots of dirt. Milky stain over outside but only to the surface with few if any deeper marks. Solid example of a scarce early Melbourne chemist. Grade: N/A Estimate: $30 - 40
