Sold for A$305
J. Osborne Aerated Water / Ginger (Bottle) Beer / Manufacturer Dubbo, N.S.W. No potters mark. Stopper: J. Osborne / Dubbo. (New South Wales) Ginger Beer Lightning Stopper Tan top, off white body, blue print. Swing stopper. 13 oz. 188 mm. 1890s
Fair. The stopper is stuck in place due to the perished rubber. 13 x 15 mm chip to front right lip. Sliver chip to Right rear lip over about 10 x 30 mm. A few shortish glaze hairlines around the lip and neck. A few little scrapes to shoulder edge. Impact mark just below badge is a little flaked, there are a few glaze hairlines coming from this, longest being about 50 mm off to the left towards the base. Glaze pop to left rear body. A few other little pops to the glaze to be found. Some scratches and minor marks. A rare bottle, a lovely bottle. The chips would be simple repairs leaving a lovely example, although it actually looks good as is. Grade: 5.6 Estimate: $$300.00 - $400.00