Sold for A$85
Four Melbourne Codds: 1. G. H. Billson / (Shield with crossed axes over G. H. B / Regd / Trade / Mark) / Melbourne // M.G.B.W.Co. Base Mark: 0 B 7. 2. Lemonade / G. H. Bennett / Richmond // (G. H. B in a Flag) / M. Base: B. 3. C. R / Goulding / High St / Prahran. Base: M. 4. Jacobson & Co / Footscray / M. G. B. Co. // (Horseshoe) / Trade / Mark / Regtd. No base mark. (Victoria) Aerated Water Codd Applied & spun finished tops. Four way pour Dobson style patent with four dimples. Aqua. 10-13 oz. 252 - 228 mm. 1900s-1910s
1. Excellent. Shallow surface bubble to inner neck. Some fine scuffs and scratches. A few spots of grime. Embossing has a few little nicks, but is mostly really good. Fine fisheye or two to base edge. The 07 under the base would indicate the date, which is unusual as this has an applied top and an unusual MGBWCo makers mark (usually MGBCo). Nice example of a crude, early bottle, I would have said 1890s if not for the 07. (8.2). 2. Very Good. 5 x 3 mm shallow bruise to inner lip. Heavily embossed, there are some nibbles and little flakes to this strong embossing. Dull spot to outer chamber. Some other scuffs and scratches to be found. A few little fisheyes and impact marks. A shiny bottle, one of the better examples that you will find. (7.6). 3. Very Good. Some inner stain, this may soak out a little, but will still be hazy. Some fisheyes and impact marks. Scattered scuffs and scratches. A few pitted marks. (7.4). 4. Very Good. Sliver to upper lip, another nibbled flake to upper lip, and a few other little nicks around the lip as well. Nibbled impact flake to base edge. Smaller flake to base edge around from this. Scuffs and scratches throughout with some impacts and fisheyes. Small flake to the horseshoe. You can see where the mould was altered to remove the initial and dot prior to Jacobson on this one. (7.0). Grade: N/A Estimate: $70 - 100
