Sold for A$101
Pair of Bennett torpedo bottles: 1. G. H. Bennett / Trade (G.H.B within a Flag) Mark / Richmond. No Makers Mark. 2. G. H. Bennett / Richmond // (G.H.B within a Flag). No Makers Mark. (Victoria) Aerated Water Torpedo 1. Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 2. Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 1. 228 mm. 2. 233 mm.. 1880s
1. Good. Polished. Some little nibbles and flakes around the lip edge. Remains dull. Oiled internally. Pitted around the base region. Remains of pitted marks, scratches, scuffs and fisheyes throughout. 2. Fair. Polished. Oiled. Small flake to upper lip. Heavy impact to trade mark has chipped off most of the B, this is flaked over to the edge of the flag and has an associated angled fracture or bruise through to the inner surface over about 25 x 35 mm. This is not immediately obvious, but is there. Remains of pitted scratches scattered around. Some pitted marks and fisheyes. Extremely heavy embossing has some high point wear. Grade: N/A Estimate: $50 - 75
