Lot 319: 2 Arsenate of Lead Jars. Swift's, Boston. 5 Pounds. Different varieties. (United States)

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Sold for A$55

1. Manufactured only by the / 5 (Anchor) Lbs. / Swift's / Arsenate of / Lead / Merrimac Chemical Co., Boston, U. S. A. No potters stamp. 2. Poison (in raised letters on shoulder) / Manufactured only by the / 5 (Anchor) Lbs. / Swift's / Arsenate of / Lead / Merrimac Chemical Co., Boston, U. S. A. No potters stamp. (United States). Poison. Stoneware. 1. Large round stoneware jar. Loops either side for a handle. Black Print. 5 Pounds. With wire and wood handle. 2. Large round stoneware jar. Loops either side for a handle. Black Print. 5 Pounds. 158 & 155 mm. 1900s

N/A. (N/A). 1. VG. Something sitting on top, not sure if it is meant to be a stopper or not? Dirt inside, as in loose dirt. Couple of really little flake to the inner lip edge. Some glaze misses from making. Crazing from manufacture. Some dust and grime which will clean off. Little flake to rear base edge. Little glaze flake to handle lug. 2. VG. Some grime which should clean off. A few stains. Some crazing. 5 x 4 mm chip to rear base edge, little glaze flake around from this. Tiny nick to base edge as well. Little spot or two of wear to the handle lugs. Decent example. Estimate: $50-100
2 Arsenate of Lead Jars. Swift's, Boston. 5 Pounds. Different varieties. (United States)
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