Sold for A$310
P. O. Reilly / Townsville / Trade (Acorn and Leaves) Mark // Lamont's / (Hand Holding a Bottle) / Patent. Around heel: John Lamont M // aker Glasgow. No base mark. (Queensland) Aerated Water Lamont Applied top. Aqua. 7 oz. 183 mm. 1880s
Good. Heavily stained throughout. The print had been highlighted with white paint. This was cleaned off, leaving some white specks. The rear looks pitted, but this is the effect from an early coating of lacquer, which has also slightly yellowed. The process of removing the white paint at the front removed the lacquer as well, which show a standard aqua glass underneath and a relatively smooth, yet stained surface. Some pitted scratches, fisheyes and impact marks scattered around. A few nibbled spots to the lower lip. A few fisheyes and impact nicks and surface flakes to base edge. A little impact flake or two to the body. Quite a scarce north Queensland lamont, soaking the lacquer off will improve its appearance, and then a polish should bring it up shiny if so desired. The first one we have sold. Grade: 6.3 Estimate: $250 - 350
