Sold for A$60
Pair of Melbourne ginger beers: 1. Open stamp Frankston Springs, Collingwood with serpent trade mark. 2. G. H. Elliott, Melbourne, made by Taylor & Co, London. Ginger Beer Various 1. Two tone, tan top, off white body. Black Print. 13 oz. 2. Two tone, tan top, off white body. Black Print. 13 oz. 1. 220 mm. 2. 210 mm.. 1900s
1. Poor. Top has been stuck on through the neck, some flaking and one deep thin chip from the join line. Kiln kiss to rear body. Glaze wear throughout. Some rust and discolouration. Scratches and other marks. A shelf example only of a scarce bottle. 2. Good. 10 x 14 mm chip to front lip. 10 x 22 mm sliver chip to right rear lip. Some rust to front left shoulder and to the right body. A bit of glaze wear, grime and discolouration. Glazed dint to right base edge from making. Small flake or two to base edge. Some scratches. Quite hard to get in this London made variety. Grade: N/A Estimate: $30 - 50
