Sold for A$4,600
The / Shamrock / Trade (Shamrock) Mark / Brewing / & Malting Co / Abbotsford / Guaranteed Six To The Gallon // This bottle is the property / of the Shamrock / Brewing & Malting Co. Base Mark: S. (Victoria) Beer Ring Seal Champagne shape. Spun finished ring seal top. Green. 26 oz. 307 mm. 1890s
Very Good. 4 mm flake to upper lip ring on the left rear lip. Some dirty looking haze internally in places that looks like contents residue staining that should soak out. Some fine scratches to base is a form of usage wear. Some very light dullness in places. Some scuffs and scratches across the front are a little discoloured. This includes a little wear to the trade mark and a few other letters in this region. One or two little nicks to other parts of the embossing. One or two tiny fisheyes or impact marks. Some other scratches and scuffs to be found. A decent example of a rare bottle. This has a sticker to the rear stating Ex Roycroft Collection, 22-7-01. Has been through a couple of hands since prior to reaching us to auction now. A classic piece all round. Grade: 7.5 Estimate: $2500 - 3000
