Sold for A$50
1. J. O. Ladd / Adelaide & Port. (Around base) Lumb & Co Makers Castleford. 2. J. O. Ladd // Adelaide. No base mark. (South Australia). Aerated Water. Maugham. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 280 mm. 1870s
N/A. (N/A). 1. Good. Polished. Still stained inside. Small open bubble to inside, larger burst bubble to outside, both have let some dirt in. Some tiny impact surface flakes. Remains of pitted scratches. Some other scuffs and scratches to be found Embossing is quite rounded and indistinct in places. We have a C. Ladd in this auction as well which has been made with an altered mould from this bottle. 2. Good. Heavily stained throughout. 9 x 15 mm outer lip chip on Adelaide side. 20-30 mm very thin sliver along lip edge. Couple of nibbled upper lip impacts. Three inner lip bruises, largest is 8 x 6 mm. Some fisheyes and impact marks. Plenty of scuffs and scratches throughout and some pitted marks as well. Little flake to second D of Adelaide. Estimate: $40-80
