Sold for A$1,350
T. H. Bennett / Wine & Spirit Merchant / Ararat. No potters mark. (Victoria). Demijohn. Impressed. Two tone, tan top, off white body. Impressed. 1 Gallon. 303 mm. 1890s
Very Good. (7.3). Thomas Herbert Bennett became insolvent in 1900, so I am guessing this is earlier than that unless he started up business at a later date? Regardless, this is an extremely rare demijohn! Really minor spots of wear to inner lip edge. 5 x 4 mm glaze flake to the outer right lip edge is only just deeper than glaze depth. Fine crack through the upper handle. 70 mm glaze hairline to lower right body, goes a little further under the base by about 40 mm. 140 mm discoloured hairline to the left rear mid body. Little flake under base. Discolouration down the right side. Great item, I've never seen one before.. Estimate: $500-750
