Sold for A$460
Cosmopoliet / (Man holding a bottle) / J. J. Melchers wz / Schiedam. No Base Mark. (Netherlands). Spirits. Gin. Dutch Case gin shape. Applied top. Black. Half Size. 225 mm. 1870s
Very Good. (7.3). Stained throughout, looks to have some yellowed grime internally. Tiny flake to left lip. Inner right shoulder has an open bubble which is discoloured. Couple of inclusions around the shoulder, these have no associated damage. Some little open bubbles. Crude lines down the rear are making marks. Tiny surface flake to lower front and a couple of nicks to base edge. Some spots of wear. Scratches and scuffs scattered around. Nice embossing, the trade mark is huge! Just a few spots of wear to some of this. A great item in this half size, this one looks good with its overall dull appearance.. Estimate: $400-600
