Sold for A$1,400
H. Palling / Heathcote / & / Sheparton (sic). No makers mark. (Victoria) Aerated Water Torpedo Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 229 mm. 1880s
Very Good. Burst bubble to upper front neck has some dirt in it. Scuffed scratches around this. Tiny nick to right rear lip. Quite scratched and scuffed to the body, but retains a shiny appearance in general. Some dirty inner haze looks like it will soak out. One or two little surface bubbles. A few surface nicks. One or two pitted scratches. A few tiny impacts and fisheyes. Interesting to note that Shepparton has been spelt wrong. Extremely rare bottle, the first I have personally seen. We have the equally rare Bell patent in this auction. Grade: 7 Estimate: $750 - 1000
