Sold for A$110
M. J. Roche // Melbourne. No base mark. (Victoria). Aerated Water. Torpedo. Torpedo. Applied, square lip. Aqua. 10 oz. 218 mm. 1850s
Very Good. (7.5). Polished. Nicely cleaned. Oiled. Remains of some etching and scratches. Little chip or partial fracture of about 4 mm in the surface of a bubble near the base. Quite a crude top. Extra thin bit of glass on one side across from the R of Roche. Really good example of this very early Melbourne torpedo. Estimate: $60-80
