Sold for A$86
Two early E. Fowler ginger beers: 1. E. Fowler / Potter / Camperdown (repaired). 2. E. Fowler / Potter / Sydney. (New South Wales) Ginger Beer Various Dump. Impressed. Grey & Tan. 10 oz. 163 mm. 1850s
1. Repaired. Looking inside shows the top has been replaced about 40 mm down from the top of the lip - so just above the shoulder. Repainting continues over a lot more of the bottle but apart from a filled base edge chip this seems to be just to blend the colours in. The stamp is pretty good although even the lower part of it has been partially painted over. It is a good looking repair and a difficult bottle to find so worthy of the shelf. (0.0). 2. Good. A large butterfly shaped chip to the side top of about 16 x 15 mm. A scrape to the front lip. Just light wear otherwise. Nice stamp and a great no-neck shape! (6.0). Grade: N/A Estimate: $100 - 150
