Sold for A$195
Pair of Maughams: 1. Bickford & Sons // Adelaide. Base Mark: FBH. 2. W. S. Bailey / Adelaide. Base: O O. (South Australia) Aerated Water Maugham 1. Flat foot type. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 2. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 271 & 283 mm. 1890s
1. Very Good. We sold a similar one in Auction 11, that had an OO base mark, another one in Auction 24 was made by Lumb & Co, now this is a third variation (one in previous auction was indistinct but may have been an FBH?)! Stained throughout, some of which is slightly patchy. Inner lip is wavy and has some milky marks, but these may be making marks. A few impact marks and fisheyes which are generally small. Scuffs and scratches scattered throughout. Some fisheyes. Tiny nick to base edge. (7.3). 2. Very Good. Stained throughout with plenty of surface wear. A few deep, pitted scratches. Surface bubble amongst the embossing. Some pitted scratches and nibbled marks across the embossing. Scuffs and scratches throughout and several little impact marks and fisheyes as well. (7.1) Grade: N/A Estimate: $80 - 120
