Sold for A$440
G. H. Bennett / (G. H. B within a Flag) / Richmond // This bottle is the property / of G. H. Bennett. Base mark: (Star) B (Star). (Victoria). Beer. Cork Stoppered. Champagne. Applied wrap top. Dark Green. 26 oz. 317 mm. 1890s
Very Good. (7.5). Some inner dirt which will clean out. Little surface bubble to bottom of badge. Small scuffed patch of nibbled wear to rear base edge region, across embossing and base edge. Another pitted, scuffed mark to left base edge, larger fisheye next to this over about 5 x 5 mm. Couple of tiny surface bubbles under the heel. Some scratches and small scuff marks. Nice embossing, a little wear in places but in general this is quite good. Some patches of surface wear to upper left and front shoulder. Overall a nice example, and a lovely colour. Estimate: $250-350
