Sold for A$147
P. Mathews & Co / Aerated Waters / Geelong. No makers mark. (Victoria) Aerated Water Torpedo Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 235 mm. 1870s-1880s
Very Good. Opalescent stain throughout,. Deep spot of wear to point. A few spots of surface rust. Some annealing type marks to the inner lip. Some fisheyes. Scratches scattered around, a few of which are a little pitted in places. Scuff mark or two and a spot or two of wear. Possibly the rarest of the Mathews torpedo bottles, this is the first we have sold. Grade: 7.3 Estimate: $250 - 300
