Sold for A$4,820
The . Australian . Water . Purifying . Co / (Early form of Australian Coat of Arms) / Advance Australia / Melbourne / The . Gem . Filter. No potters mark. (Victoria) Household Water Filter Tapered round shape. Majolica glaze with dark browns, light browns, blue and a touch or two of green. Applied ribbon and coat of arms decoration. One gallon. 318 mm. 1880s-1890s
Excellent. What a stunning item! There is some crazing to be seen. Some scratches and wear all around the surface. Still a bit of dirt and dust on it. Simply amazing piece of Melbourne stoneware. Probably Bendigo pottery made. Grade: 8.7 Estimate: $5000 - 7000