Sold for A$70
Pair of Half size early M. B. C. V. spade beers both embossed: (Spade) / M. B / C. V / The Property of / (Around base) The Manufacturers bottle Co. of Victoria Pty. Ltd. Smooth indented base to the Champagne shape, D to the base of the Shouldered one. Beer Various Champagne & Shouldered. Spun finished tops. Green & Amber. 13 oz. 243 & 241 mm. 1910s-1920s
Champagne shape is Excellent. Light scratches and wear. Bit of stain inside. Lovely dark colour and great embossing. Shouldered one is Excellent. Although there is a shallow 5 x 3 mm chip to the left lip. Fine scratches and wear. Really unusual colour, dark honey or treacle perhaps? Line across the front from making, is a swirl of bubbles to the side and then looks like a scratch across the front but just appears to be a continuation on the surface of this line. Nice pair of these crude MBCVs. Grade: N/A Estimate: $40 - 60
