Sold for A$820
The Philantrop / (Crown) / (Half Man with glass in hand) / Only / Imported By / Luigi Psaila / Demerara. Base embossing: (Dot). (Late Kingsley Durdin Collection).. Spirits. Gin. Dutch Case Gin. Applied top. Chamfered Base Corners. Black. 1 Quart. 280 mm. 1870s - 1880s
Excellent. (8.5). Patch of scratches above the trade mark, nothing major at all. Slightly scuffed scratch to mid rear. Some other scratches and the odd scuff mark. Large bubbles to left panel add to the appeal of this crude, lovely item. Whittled glass from making. Great example of this early, sought after gin bottle. This is from the late Kingsley Durdin collection. Estimate: $400-600
