Sold for A$1,425
Summons & Co / Registered / Trade / (Kangaroo) / Mark / ~ Sydney ~. (New South Wales) Aerated Water Maugham Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 229 mm. 1880s
Very Good. Very rare large size Summons Maugham. Slightly dull over most of the surface with some fine scratches and some scuffs to the rear. Some small surface fisheyes to be seen, mainly on or near the base. Upper lip has a very fine flake which can only just be felt. Typical annealing stress marks on inner neck. Lovely "Ross glassworks" type green tinge. Superbly detailed and strongly embossed trade mark. An altogether stunning bottle. Comes with an unusual holder! EX: John Lynch & Paul Bruce collections (this bottle was previously listed in Auction 7, now offered without reserve). Grade: 7.85 Estimate: $1500 - 2000
