Sold for A$1,700
Launceston Aerated Water Company / Trade (Elephant) Mark / Limited. No potters stamp. (Tasmania). Demijohn. Printed. Two tone, tan top, off white body with black print. Internal thread. 1 Gallon. 323 mm. 1900s
Very Good. (7.4). 18 mm thin line of flaking to inner left rear lip. 10 mm thin line of flaking to inner front lip. Fine crazing around the shoulder. Making dint to right shoulder. Scrape which is just through the glaze to the left rear shoulder. 8 x 7 mm flaked kiln kiss to upper right rear body. 7 x 2 mm flake to left of badge looks to be another making mark. Really little flake to left heel. Some other little heel nibbles and marks. Some scuffed patches to be found and some scratches. General light discolouration throughout. Nice example overall of a very rare and highly sought after Tasmanian demijohn. Estimate: $1500-2000
