Sold for A$560
James Buchanan & Co., / Special Scotch / Whisky. / (House of Commons with detailed street scene including a J. Buchanan & Co Scotch Whiskies horse drawn cart) / By appointment suppliers of Scotch Whisky / to the / House of Commons. Base: Port Dundas / Glasgow / Pottery Coy. (United Kingdom). Spirits. Whisky/Whiskey. Handled whisky jug. Tan top. Brown/Sepia print. 1 Quart. 195 mm. 1890s
Very Good. (7.6). 9 x 9 mm shallow chip to outer left rear lip. Some fine surface wear to the handle. Tiny glaze flake to front upper shoulder, not even through the glaze. Little spot of rust to left rear base edge. 5 x 4 mm nibbled mark to right base edge looks a bit like a flake, I think this is a making mark. Some glaze scratches scattered around. Great example of a rare, highly sought after and visually pleasing whisky jug. Estimate: $750-1000
