Sold for A$45
1. Fordham / Ashwell. Base Mark: (Circle). 2. T. Armstrong / (Train) / Blackhall. Mill. No base mark. (United Kingdom). Beer. Various. 1. Applied top. Internal Thread. Black. Quart. 2. Applied top. Cork Stoppered. Black. 13 oz. 316 & 208 mm. 1880s - 1900s
N/A. (N/A). 1. Good. 10 x 7 mm deepish chip to front right lip edge. Nibbled thread internally. 9 x 5 mm chip near right base edge is likely a burst bubble. Huge embossing, there is a nibbled chip or two, some flaking and high point wear. Scuffs and scratches scattered around. This is a BIG bottle! 2. VG. Inner rear lip has a 10 mm line that looks to be a shallow fracture, but not all the way through. Couple of nicks and tiny surafce flakes around the lip and collar. Burst bubble to mid right has a deep section with dirt in it. Some rust. Small pitted patch to upper rear. Stained with extensive scuffs and scratches down the rear, but still plenty to be found down the front. Some fine high point wear to the strong embossing. A great looking bottle, the vendor suggested this was rare, I have not looked into it. Regardless, it is a fantastic looking bottle. Estimate: $30-50
