Sold for A$189
Four Melbourne torpedo bottles: 1. P. G. Dixon / & Co / Rosslyn St / Melbourne. No makers mark. 2. G. Davidson / Trade (GD Monogram) Mark / "Federation" / William St Melbourne // M. G. B. Co. 3. T. Wilson / (TW) / Collingwood. Around heel: Melbourne // Glass Bottle // Co. 4. P. G. Dixon & Co / Rosslyn St / Melbourne // (Demilion in Shield) / Trade Mark. (Victoria) Aerated Water Torpedo 1. Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 2. Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 3. Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 4. Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 1. 243 mm. 2. 239 mm. 3. 237 mm. 4. 242 mm.. 1880s
1. Very Good. Flake to upper front lip, there is a 10 x 6 mm bruise under this. 12 x 12 mm bruise to rear near point has a fractured surface. A few scuff marks to the surface. Some little open bubbles. Scratches to be found. Little impact marks and fisheyes scattered around. A little high point wear to the embossing which is relatively minor. 2. Very Good. Oiled internally. Two tiny flakes to upper lip and a little impact mark. Some wear to base point. Scuffs and scratches scattered throughout. A few little impact marks and fisheyes scattered around. A little wear to the high points of the embossing. 3. Very Good. Oiled internally. Scuffs and scratches throughout. Some impact marks and fisheyes. A few of the scratches are pitted. Lower front lip has a small fine fracture, another very hard to see one to lower rear lip. 4. Very Good. Stained throughout. Small open bubble near base point, near this is a bubble with a surface fracture around its edge. Dirty internally. A few little nicks. Some impacts and fisheyes. Scattered scratches and scuff marks. Quite a heavy bottle. Grade: N/A Estimate: $75 - 100
