Sold for A$25
1. Barrett Bros. / Trade (BB Monogram) Mark / North Fitzroy. Base Mark: M. (Victoria) 2. A. E. Grey / Trade (Pelican) Mark / Circular Head // This bottle is / the property of / A. E. Grey, Smithton. Base Mark: L 928 / A G M. (Tasmania). Aerated Water. Crown Seal. 1. Applied top, spun finish. Amber. 6 oz. 2. Machine made. Clear. 6 oz. 201 & 185 mm. 1910s - 1930s
N/A. (N/A). 1. Fair. Looks fantastic, however there is a 25 mm crack through the AR of Barrett with another small leg from it, this is from an inclusion so a making mark, but is still a crack! Polished. Remains of some pitted marks and scratches. Wide band of wear to heel, this has slipped in the polisher. Superb looking bottle, just has a few issues. 2. VG. 2 mm pitted scratch below rear lip, little nick below this. 4 x 2 mm pitted scratch to lower right rear shoulder. Some little fisheyes and impact marks. Surface making splits under the base. A few fine scratches and minor marks. Wonderfully whittled throughout from making. Nice example. Estimate: $20-40
