Sold for A$65
Pair of blue lip J. O. Ladd ginger beers: 1. J. O. Ladd / Adelaide. No potters stamp. 2. J. O. Ladd / Adelaide. Potters stamp: Doulton / Lambeth. (South Australia) Ginger Beer Various 1. Impressed. Salt Glaze. Blue Lip. 10 oz. 2. Impressed. All White. Blue Lip. 10 oz. 1. 159 mm. 2. 170 mm.. 1870s
1. Good. Looks like some wear and flakes to the upper lip have been filled and painted, possibly a couple of small inner lip chips as well? Crack to left lip stops just below the blob. Blowout to front left shoulder. Wear to shoulder edge with a couple of flakes as well. Wear to base edge. Some wear to body glaze as well and discolouration. Interesting with the blue lip, salt glaze body and being impressed. 2. Good. Tiny lip nick. Hairline running along the bottom of the lip over about 30 mm with another fine one near it as well. Some shoulder wear and a little flaking to the rear shoulder. 25 x 15 mm flake chip under left rear base edge. Rust stain down rear. Discoloured stain throughout. A few fine glaze hairlines. Some scratches and a few spots of wear. Grade: N/A Estimate: $50 - 75
