Sold for A$50
Label: Blankenheijm & Nolet's / (Key within a Wreath) / Prime Quality / Celebrated Geneva. / (Medals from 1855, 1862 and 1863) / Prodest et Delectat. No base mark.. Spirits. Gin. Applied top, free blown gin. Black. 30 oz. 270 mm. 1860s
Very Good. (N/A). Bottle itself is really good, has a crude lip which is as made. Some surface rust to the rear, some scuffs and scratches, there are some deeper examples amongst these, this was definitely used a few times. Has a dull appearance when shining light through, this is mostly inner dirt and grime which should soak out. Now for the all important label, this is definitely original. Has a couple of tear at the top resulting in missing pieces and to the upper right. Discoloured throughout, there are a couple of small holes to the middle too. Some fading in places. A bit of wear as well. Overall though this is quite solid, and a great example of how these bottles looked when they were for sale all those years ago. No grading for this as it is all about the label. Estimate: $30-50
