Sold for A$50
G. H. Billson / (Trade Crossed Axes Mark / G. H. B all within a shield) / Melbourne. Base mark: M. Aerated Water Corker Applied lip. Aqua. 5 oz. 133 mm. 1900s
Good. Polished. 10 x 4 mm area of flaking to rear lip. Small flake to upper front lip. 12 x 10 mm flake chip to front base that comes up over the B of Melbourne. Some scratching and haze to inner neck. Scuffs and scratches externally. Nibbles and fisheyes around the base. A few scattered fisheyes to the rear. Quite a presentable example of a rare little bottle that is even more unusual in this aqua colour. Grade: 6.3 Estimate: $50 - 75
