Sold for A$230
Abbott's Old English / Registered / (Phoenix) / Trade Mark / Ginger Beer // Caution: - This jar is the property of / Abbots' Ltd. and must not be / refilled with beer or other liquids. Potters stamp: "Bendigo Pottery". Original Abbot's stopper in place. (Tasmania). Demijohn. Printed. Internal Thread. Tan/Chocolate Top. Black Print. 1 Gallon. 318 mm. 1920s
Excellent. (8.2). 3 mm scratch to outer lip. Original wire handle is rusty, but solid. Rear shoulder has a kiln kiss type mark, this is in the form of pooled glaze. In and around this are a couple of glaze misses as well. 31 x 13 mm kiln kiss to lower front right, this is a little flaked in the middle. There is a fine hairline across the base, this is only seen under the base and does not come up the sides at all. Some fine scratches and minor marks. Superb looking demijohn with the darker coloured top and good, clear print. This is the only example we have ever sold with the blob top and the Bendigo Pottery stamp. Estimate: $100-150
