Sold for A$55
J. Franklin & Co / Trade (Moon face) Mark / Carbonated / Waters / Works. Balaclava. Base Mark: M.. Aerated Water. Cork Stoppered. Skittle. Tool finished top. Amethyst. 6 oz. 177 mm. 1900s
Fair. (5). Well it is in one piece. The top has very large bruises in it to the front and back. Some stain in the one at the front right. 10 mm curved and stained fracture on the front neck and a 5 mm fine fracture just behind this. A couple of 10 mm fractures in the back and there is definitely a bruise in the lower back that has been disguised with some oil soaking in to it. Shallow burst bubble on the C of Co. 17 x 8 mm chip under the left base and more nibbles around the rest of the base. Scuffy and dull. As mentioned there is some baby oil inside. Embossing is good. Very scarce bottle, ok for the shelf but with lots of faults. Estimate: $30-50
