Sold for A$75
Pair of Billson Codd Variations: 1. G. H. Billson & Co. / (Crossed Axes within a Shield) / Trade Mark / G. H. B / Regd. / Melbourne // Lemonade / St Kilda / M. Base Mark: 1 B 4. 2. G. H. Billson & Co. / (Crossed Axes within a Shield) / Trade Mark / G. H. B / Regd. / Melbourne // Lemonade / St Kilda / M. Base Mark: 1 B 5. (Victoria) Aerated Water Codd Applied top, tooled finish. Four way pour Dobson style patent with four dimples. Aqua. 13 oz. 249 & 246 mm. 1914 & 1915
1. Very Good. Nibbled flake to inner right rear lip. Little flake to outer front lip. Some lip wear. Inner dirt should soak out. Some fisheyes scattered around. Scattered scuffs and scratches as well. Crate wear to the embossing. 2. Very Good. 12 x 8 mm nibbled and bruised inner front lip flake. Nick to upper right lip. A little rust stain in places. Last of Melbourne is flaked, an open bubble is next to this. Burst bubbles to rear. Some inner dirt that should soak out. Strong embossing, a bit of crate wear to some of the letters. Some fine scratches and minor marks. Actually a nice looking example. This is from the late Roy Millar collection. Grade: N/A Estimate: $40 - 60
