Sold for A$115
Four Starkey Ginger Beers: 1. W. A. Starkey / (W.S in a Star) / Ginger Beer. No potters mark. 2. Starkey (impressed at shoulder) / Starkey's / (Star & Key) / Brewed Ginger Beer. Impressed stamp: Bakewell / Bros. / Erskineville. 3. WS in a Large Star. 4. WS in a Star / Mashman & Sandison / Victoria / Pottery / Nt Willoughby. (Starkey, Sydney, New South Wales) Ginger Beer Various Dump. All Tan & Salt Glazes. Black Print & Impressed. 10 oz. 173 - 167 mm. 1880s - 1910s
The WA variety is Very Good. Some glazed over potters making chips. Crazing throughout. Minor marks. The Bakewell made one is Very Good. Rust stain attached on the top and at the base. Some shallow chipping around the lip. Fine hairline at the top. Scratches all over and some wear. Solid bottle. The Brown one is Excellent. Some glaze misses. Small chip to the lip. Light scuffs and scratches. The Mashman is Good. Chip to the lip. Wear and smaller chips around. Decent pair of bottles. Grade: N/A Estimate: $70 - 100
