Sold for A$26
Four bottles, Pair of Castor Oils and pair of poisons: 1. Plain Cobalt Blue with original label (and part contents) Castor Oil for internal use. (JC & Co Monogram). Bottled by John Connell & Co Bourke St Melbourne. London Melbourne Sydney. 5 ozs Net. 2. Try / Bardsley's / Jellies / (around base) This bottle is the property of J. Bardsley & Co. Base: V. 3. Tedbar Barden's / D. I. C / Disinfectant / Poisonous. Base: S. 4. Hexagonal Cobalt Blue Not to be Taken. Base: 8 oz. (Victoria & New South Wales) (McRae Collection) Household Various 1 & 2. Tool finished tops. Cobalt Blue & Aqua. 5 oz. 3 & 4. Cylinder. Tool finished top. Aqua. 10 oz. 4. Hexagonal. Cobalt Blue. Tool finished top. 8 oz. 208 - 164 mm. 1900s-1910s
1. Connell is Excellent. Original cork and about one third of original contents. Label has some oil stain which has also preserved it nicely. General light marks otherwise. Unusual label. 2. Bardsleys advertising castor oil is Very Good with a bit of hazy stain inside and some scuffs and light scratches. Probably clean to Excellent with a little wash. Great pair of unusual items. 3. Very Good. Barden is from Sydney. It has some haze and stain and general minor marks. 4. The NTBT is Fair. Couple of cracks at the side and back base. Dull all over. Displays well in this larger size. Grade: N/A Estimate: $50 - 70
