Sold for A$40
Hesse's / Finest English / Phenyle. Base: M. (Victoria). Poison. Phenyle/Disinfectant. Blake or Oblong shape. Tool finished top. Ice Blue. 6 oz. 159 mm. 1890s - 1900s
Very Good. (7.6). Just a bit dull and stained throughout. Only minor wear or marks around. Good strong embossing and nice colour. Very scarce bottle and appears to be made to look like the Little's phenyle which was the most popular brand at the time. Just a few advertisements found for Hesse's who had an office in Queen Street, Melbourne. Estimate: $25-50
