Sold for A$240
(Horseshoe) / Moonee Valley Coy. / Telephone / 1899 / North Fitzroy. Smooth base. (Victoria). Aerated Water. Codd. Niagara or Two way type. Applied top. Green. 10 oz. 248 mm. 1890s
Very Good. (7.5). Good. (6.2) (26/4: Condition changed, on final inspection a 30 mm crack was found in the left chamber). A few nibbles around the upper lip. 7 x 3 mm "chip" to upper rear, this is a glass pull from the mould. Looks to have been oiled internally at some stage judging by the inner base grime. Some scuffs and surface wear in places. Airbubble to upper front has a typical surface fracture around one edge. Shallow flake to M of Moonee, a bit of high point wear to some of the other embossing. Some scratches. Superb looking bottle in this green colour. Estimate: $500-750
