Sold for A$1,015
Darby Bros / Rushworth. Base Mark: Polished pontil. Spout: Darby Bros Pty Ltd / Shepparton. (Victoria) Aerated Water Soda Syphon Round soda syphon. Amethyst. Blue straw. 30 oz. 238 mm. 1880s
Very Good. Oiled internally. Scuffs and scratches throughout and some wear, typical of a soda syphon that has seen some use. A few small chips and flakes around the base edge. Little surface nick or two. A few fine fisheyes, less than usual for a syphon. A superb rarity, this is currently the only one known to collectors! Grade: 7.1 Estimate: $300 - 400
