Sold for A$3,300
W. I. Thrower / Trade (Elephant) Mark / Launceston. No potters stamp. (Tasmania). Ginger Beer. Cork Stoppered. Dump. Blue Top. Impressed. 10 oz. 163 mm. 1880s - 1890s
Near Mint. (9). Couple of the tiniest of glaze nicks to upper lip. Little nick or two to outer lip. Minor scratch to outer front lip. Glaze miss to front shoulder from making. A bit of minor rust to the lower body and under the base. One minor heel flake to left is a potters pull from making. Lower left rear has a slightly scuffed and discoloured scratch. Couple of other minor scratches and marks. Great example, the impression on this is great and the blue top is a great, dark colour. Great piece of Tasmanian made pottery with a the tulip shaped lip that flares out a bit more towards the lower section. One of the better examples we have seen. Estimate: $600-800
