Sold for A$680
Fine Old Scotch Whisky / Trade (JRD Initials in fancy shape) Mark / John Robertson & Son / Dundee / (Fern Leaves) // Caution, Our Whisky / when in Jars and Bottles is protected by branded corks / and patent capsules without which none is genuine. / Anyone re-filling our packages for trade purposes will be prosecuted. Base: Port-Dundas / Glasgow / Pottery Coy. Spirits Whisky/Whiskey Whisky Jug. Bulbous mallet shape. Tan top. Black Print. Quart. 200 mm. 1900s
Very Good. Little impact nick to upper right lip edge has a horseshoe hairline from it along upper lip. Down from this is a 55 mm hairline to the front right neck. Some scratches. Black specks throughout from making. Has a stopper that is not original, but is old. It has Whiskey etched into mother of pearl and highlighted in black. We have never sold one of these jugs before, we had a larger variety in Auction 36 without the pouring lip. Grade: 7.3 Estimate: $150 - 200