Sold for A$210
J. J. Trait / Ginger / Trade (J. J. / T. in a divided oval) Mark / Beer / Geelong. Potters stamp: C A P. (Victoria). Ginger Beer. Lightning Stopper. Champagne. Lightning Stopper. Tan Top. Black Print. 10 oz 218 mm. 1900s
Very Good. (7.2). 7 x 6 mm flake to rear outer lip edge. 8 x 3 mm sliver next to this. A little wear to upper left lip. No stopper with this, there is still a bit of the rusty wire in the lip lug on the right. Little potters blow out to front left outer mid lip. 8 x 5 mm flake to the front left base edge, couple of little flakes to right base edge. Odd mark around a small potters blowout to the top left area of the badge, this is a making mark. A little glaze wear in places. Has a white chalky appearance, as made at the Commonwealth Art Potteries who mainly produced insulators but also made a range of Victorian ginger beers.. Estimate: $150-200
