Sold for A$440
P. B. Rudge / Latrobe // Trade (P. B. R.) Mark. Base Mark: R. (Tasmania). Aerated Water. Lamont. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 231 mm. 1890s
Very Good. (7.7). Some fine making splits and annealing marks around the upper and inner lip. 9 x 2 mm nibbled mark to one of the embossed rings around the initials, possibly from making as in a line down from this is a thin lump from where it has caught in the mould. To left of the trade mark is a long thin line of about 45 mm which is part flaked and part lumpy, this is a making mark as well where it has caught in the mould. 7 x 5 mm patch of wear near the E of Rudge. Scuffs and scratches to the upper body and shoulder region. Little surface bubble or two. Some other fine scuffs and scratches to be found. Decent example of this scarce bottle, only the second example that we have sold. Estimate: $200-300
