Lot 472: John Hicks Brisbane Fruit Preserving Jar

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John Hicks / George St / Brisbane. Smooth base. Household Fruit Jar Lightning or Swing stoppered type. Wide mouth. Ground lip. Aqua. Quart. 184 mm with lid.. 1890s-1900s

Excellent. There are some unusual patches of milky stain internally. Ground lip has the usual flakes and small chips around it on the top and inside but nothing deeper than about half a mm. Wire bail is rusty but is the original as is the lid. Nicely embossed. A few minor scratches to be found. Top example of a very scarce jar. Grade: 8.3 Estimate: $600 - 800
John Hicks Brisbane Fruit Preserving Jar
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