Sold for A$105
One Gallon / Sharpe Bros' / Hands across the Sea / (Hands holding glasses) / Trade Mark (Demijohn bearing the words: Health / Beverages / by / Natural / Hygienic / Process) / 2 Gold Medals N.Z. International / 1 Silver Medal Exn 1906-7 / Original / Un-approachable / Imitation (within sinking boat) / Largest Manufacturers / in Australasia / Caution / Persons Damaging, Retaining or / trading with this jar are liable / to be prosecuted. No potters stamp. Plain stopper. Demijohn Sharpe Internal Thread. Tan Top. Black Print. Gallon. 327 mm without stopper. 1900s
Very Good. 5 x 3 mm flake chip to the inner lip. A bit worn around the body. Some patches of stain. Overall a strong print but there are a couple of small spots that have missed such as part of the sinking boat and the P of persons. Good looking Demijohn. Grade: 7.8 Estimate: $60 - 80
