Sold for A$120
Seven Castor Oils: 1. D. Mitchell & Co Ltd / Sydney. Base: R . B / 11. (New South Wales) 2. Try / Bardsley's / Jellies // (Around base) This bottle is the property of J. Bardsley & Co. Base: V. (New South Wales) 3. Castor Oil / Hora & Co / London. Smooth base. 4. Jessop & Co / London. Base: M. 5. T. Adam & Co / Glasgow. Base: Dot. 6. E. F. Downey / Importer of / Medicinal Oils / Sydney. Base: Crown. (New South Wales) 7. Plain Castor Oil. Base: R. B. (New South Wales) Household Castor Oil Castor oil shape and one tapered cylinder. Tool finished tops. Aqua & Cobalt Blue. 5 oz. 217, 201, 230, 220, 235, 201 & 235 mm. 1870s-1920s
1. Good. Dull all over. Fine but extensive scratches around the shoulder to mid body. 10 mm fracture across the bottle in the lower mid body (across from the first L of Mitchell). Up from the middle of this fracture runs a finer 4 mm fracture. Interesting bottle. 2. Good. 10 mm fracture across the front neck. 6 x 5 mm bruise on the front shoulder. Bit of haze and general scuffs and scratches elsewhere. Interesting one. 3. Excellent. Just a few scuffs and scratches. Some haze inside in places. Really strong embossing. Great looking bottle. 4. Excellent. A couple of scuffs and scratches. A blob of extra glass to the back top. Beautiful dark colour. 5. Very Good. Just a bit of haze. A few scratches. A little fleabite or two. Great embossing. Lovely shape and colour. 6. Very Good. 6 x 4 mm chip to the right lip. haze inside. Minor wear. Interesting little bottle. 7. Excellent. Just a plain castor oil but a bit unusual. Ross Brothers makers mark to the base. Short neck and unusual shape. Haze, light scratches and marks. Great looking bottle and a bit different to the average castor oil. Grade: N/A Estimate: $80 - 120
