Sold for A$950
"Perkins XXX Ale and Stout / (Old Time Dressed Man drinking from a Mug) / This Quart is all right, I'll have another Perkins. // Perkins & Co. Limited. / First Prize Jubilee Exhibition 1887 / XXX / Bottled by Gooley's Patent / Perkins & Co / The City / Brewery / Brisbane / Australia / Prize Pale Ale. Base: Made in / England / X341. (Queensland) Beer Advertising Handled Advertising Jug. Multi-coloured. Quart. 165 mm. 1890s-1900s
Very Good. On the lip of the pouring lip is a small 9 x 4 mm chip. Some scratches and wear. Parts of the gold leaf to the rim and on the handle have been worn off. Strong print and great colours. Wonderfully attractive and scarce jug. Great piece. Grade: 7.9 Estimate: $$800.00 - $1,000.00
