Sold for A$110
Pair of Codds both embossed: M. E. Abbott / Registered / (Phoenix) / Trade Mark / Launceston // Bratby & Hinchcliffe / Manchester. Smooth base. (Tasmania) Aerated Water Codd Dobson or Four way type (the dimples are in fact flattened at the bottom which is distinctive of Bratby & Hinchcliffe made Dosbons types). Applied top. Aqua. 10 & 6 oz. 226 & 195 mm. 1890s
1. Very Good. Oiled internally. Grimy and hazy. Couple of discoloured scratches down the front, and more to the rear as well. Couple of tiny impact nicks to the base heel. A few fine fisheyes. Some other scuffs and scratches. Tiny surface flake to mid rear. Embossing is a little flat as per manufacture. 2. Very Good. Small nibble at base of front lip. Scuffed scratch over 20 mm to the left mid body. Thin pitted scratch to right shoulder. A few pitted impact marks to base edge in a line. Some inner dirt that should wash out. Some dull areas externally. Some fine scratches and the odd little fisheye or two. Minor spot or two of wear to lower rear embossing. Grade: N/A Estimate: $80 - 120
