Sold for A$140
W. Bruce & Sons / Bendigo / M. G. B. Co. // Registered / B. B / Trade Mark. Base: Double lined B. (Victoria). Aerated Water. Lamont. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 224 mm. 1890s
Very Good. (7.2). Oiled internally with associated grime. Little nick to bottom of applied lip. Pitted scratch to shoulder. Discoloured, scuffed scratch across the seam to the upper body, this is not long. Little patch or two of rust. The M. G. of the makers mark near the base edge has nibbled flaking to them. The main embossing does have some impact marks and high point wear, but is pretty good in general. Little fisheyes and impact marks around the body. Some scuffs and scratches as well. An odd example, usually they are either wrap around embossing like this, or the ribbon style with the B. B trade mark to upper body. This one seems to be a blend of both which must be a rare variation for we have sold many of both types, but never have we sold this cross over variation before with both on! Estimate: $100-150
