Sold for A$46
Three Jars: 1. Mason's / Patent / Nov. 30th / 1858. Base mark: 5 (Owen's Ring). 2. Commonwealth / Trade (Flag) Mark / Jams & Jellies. No base mark. 3. Kent Town // Preserving Co. Base Mark: O O / (Dot). Household Jar 1. Screw top. Amethyst. 1 Quart. 2. Applied top. Amethyst. 2 Pound. 3. Applied top. Aqua. 2 Pound. 1. 173 mm. 2. 156 mm. 3. 162 mm.. 1900s-1910s
1. Very Good. 24 mm long sliver to upper, inner lip, the middle part has a 11 x 4 mm chip from it. Small bruise to upper rear lip. A few other nicks to lip edge. Usage wear under base. Streak around upper body is a series of surface airbubbles from making. Small flake to one of the letters, the rest are fine. Heaps of bubbles throughout. A few minor scratches. Super, natural amethyst colour. 2. Very Good. Nibbled flake to inner rear lip is quite shallow, there is a small bruise from this. Oiled internally, this is a little dull. Small flake to upper front lip, nick around from this as well. Usage wear under base. A few small flakes to right and rear base heel. Some scratches and the odd surface nick to the body. Crude lumps to the rear appear to have been within the mould. Lovely natural colour, this is a lovely looking jar. 3. Very Good. Stained. Little flake to lip edge. Little impact nibble to shoulder amongst some rust. Has been oiled internally, so has the usual associated grime. Scattered scuffs and scratches. A few tiny impact marks. Grade: N/A Estimate: $40 - 60
