Sold for A$1,150
(E.) Fowler / (Figure 8 or Bow Tie) / Sydney. (New South Wales) (6th of 7 Fowler stamps recorded by Hardy & Cross in their convict period bottle list) Ginger Beer Convict Dump. Impressed. Grey/Tan. 10 oz. 180 mm. 1840s
Excellent. Nice stamp although the E initial is missing. A thin 40 mm surface scratch to the mid front. Some kiln marks to the lip, shoulder and base edge. Some interesting tool marks down the lower front. Lovely example of a classic Convict era ginger beer. Grade: 8.4 Estimate: $800 - 1100
