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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate1 Codd C.R.Moore&Co,Daylesford(PigeonTM).227mm,aqua. EX.,surfacebubbles,lightwear(8.6) $100-1502 Codd C.R.Goulding,Prahran(MWMonogramTM).241mm,aqua. Fair,lipchip,dullandstained(5.7) $20-303 Codd ColemanBros,Newcastle(Stars&CrossTM).235mm,aqua. Good,polished,lipbruise,smallchips(6.9) $200-250
4 Codd DerwinBros,Carcoar(AustralianCoatofArmsTM).228mm,aqua.One of the finest codds in Australia!
EX., polished, some pits and scratchesevident,lightinternalstain(8.0)
$6000 - 8000
5 Codd EgyptaDrinks,Melbourne.244mm,aqua. EX.,minorscuffstoseam,bruiseonE(8.6) $40-506 Codd Rowlands,Melbourne(FarmerandMinerTM).234mm,aqua. EX.,minorhaze,misshapenbase(8.1) $350-$4507 Codd F.Johnson,Riddell.231mm,aqua. EX.,lipflake,2smallrearbasedings(8.0) $150-2008 Codd Fisher&Frazer,Grenfell(UnionTM).200mm,aqua. Good,polished,pits,fisheyes,lipimpact(6.0) $350-400
9 Codd G.Pritchard,Bendigo(AustralianCoatofArmsTM).200mm,aqua.Extremely rare in this small size!
VG, internal lip nibbling over 8 mm, lightlyhazy,somescuffsandfisheyes(7.4) $300-400
10 Codd G.H.Billson,Melbourne(CrossedAxesTM).201mm,aqua. VG,polished,fisheyes,scratches(7.2) $50-75
11 Codd KatungaAeratedWater,Katunga(StGeorgeSlayingDragonTM).233mm,deepaqua.Super rare Victorian codd!
VG,polished,somelightscratchesandsmallfisheyes,butgreatexample(7.7)
$2000 - 2500
12 Codd R.Harrison,Fitzroy(RHMonogramTM).237mm,amethyst. VG,hazy,littlelipfracture,fisheyes(7.6) $50-7513 Codd R.Mosley,Melbourne(GlobeTM).240mm,aqua. VG,lipimpact,scuffs/scratches,haze(7.6) $80-10014 Codd W.T.Thornley,Sale(WTTMonogramTM).226mm,aqua. EX.,finelipbruise,scuffs,scratches(8.6) $100-150
15 Codd Wilcox Bros, Dandenong, Lilydale & Frankston (WB Mono-gramTM).234mm,aqua.Rare Wilcox codd variation!
VG, polished, pitting, fleabites, fisheyes,somescratches&highpointwear(7.0) $475-500
16 Codd GoulburnValley,Melbourne(WorldTM).224mm,aqua. Good,polished,cratewear,lipnibbles(6.2) $50-75
ABBREVIATIONS: NM = Near Mint, EX. = Excellent, VG = Very Good.
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate
17 Corker AlexanderChemist,Bathurst.153mm,brightgreen. VG,burstbubblefrontbaseonR,smalllipbruise,somelightscratches(7.8)
$3000 - 3500
18 Corker Crowder&Co,AdelaideAndPort.197mm,aqua. Good,heavilypolishedwithpits(6.6) $200-250
19 Corker W.N.Crowder,Adelaide.157mm,deepaqua.Superb bottle in this pristine condition!
NM,coupleofsmallopenbubbles,lightsurfacescratches(9.4)
$1000 - 1250
20 Corker H.Taylor,NorthFitzroy(HTMonogramTM).304mm,aqua. VG,polished,minorfisheyes(7.3) $300-35021 Corker Dalm&Oertel,(Sydney).251mm,darkgreen.Rare size! VG,scratchedareas,rearimpact(7.7) $600-750
22 Corker Rowlands,Ballarat&Melbourne,(Miner&FarmerTM).162mm,darkamber.Full of character building bubbles!
VG,4smallflakestotopoflip,coupleotherflakesandlightdullpatches(7.7)
$2500 - 3000
23 Corker Summons&Co,Sydney(KangarooTM).184mm,blue/aqua. EX.,smallgroundlipchip,impact(8.0) $100-15024 Corker M.Muir,Nelson(SignatureinScriptTM).239mm,olivegreen. EX.,finescratches,makersmarks(8.3) $100-125
25 Corker Tinker (Only). (Attributed as a Bathurst bottle). 163 mm,cobaltblue.Beautiful crude Australian made bottle!
VG, front base flake, minor dullnessandfinescratches(7.7)
$1000 - 1250
26 CrownSeal G.H.Billson,Melbourne,(CrossedAxesTM).194mm,aqua. VG,rearbasechip,flaketobody(7.6) $500-70027 CrownSeal O.T.Ltd.Australia&London.193mm,honeyamber. VG,smalllipimpact,ringnibbles(7.9) $30-4028 CrownSeal O.T.LtdAustralia.Vinepatternallover.227mm,clear. EX.,someimpacts,minorwear(8.5) $15-2029 CrownSeal J.H.Tathem,Cunnamulla(JHTMonogramTM).224mm,aqua. VG,internalhaze,somescratches(7.9) $20-3030 Riley G.H.Bennett,Richmond(FlagTM).256mm,aqua. EX.,somelightscratches&haze(8.6) $40-5031 Riley P.G.Dixon&Co,Melbourne(LionTM).254mm,aqua. VG,innerlipchips,haze/wear(7.2) $30-40
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate32 Riley H.Clark&Co,Williamstown(SnowdropTM).256mm,aqua. EX.,smallburstbubble,scuffs(8.8) $200-25033 Lamont A.B.James,Bathurst.234mm,aqua.Very rare bottle! Good,lipchip,lightcratewear(6.6) $200-25034 Lamont McIntyreLincoln&Co(StockmanTM).217mm,aqua. VG,polished,fisheyes,dullneck(7.1) $50-75
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Chas.Cole&Co.,Geelong(BirdwithFishTM).271mm,deepaqua.Fine example of an unusual bottle!
VG, some scuffs & scratches, someweartolettering,chiptoL(7.8) $250-300
36 Hybrid H.E.Reading,Bunbury,W.A. 247mm,aqua. AlsoaSilver-platetorpedostand.Ultra rare valve patent hybrid codd!
VG,heavilypolished,21mmfracturetochamber,somefisheyes(7.0)
$6000 - 7000
37 AcmePatent Hall&Sons,Norwood(CirclewithdotsTM).239mm,aqua. VG,stained,fisheyesandwear(7.1) $75-10038 Patent DawbarnPatent,Melbourne&Sandridge.227mm,aqua. VG,stained,scratches&pits(7.0) $400-500
39 Patent Dawbarn Patent, Melbourne & Sandridge. 199 mm, aqua.Original unusual swirled marble and Horner Patent Cap!
EX., polished, some light scratches/wear(8.4)
$1250 - 1500
40 RingSeal R.Mackey&Co,Kalgoorlie(GlobeTM).237mm,clear. VG, polished, fine 6mm lip fracture,groundchiptobase,scratches(7.0) $500-600
41 Skittle BarrettBros.,NorthFitzroy(BBMonogramTM).186mm,clear. VG,stained,scratches,fisheyes(7.3) $75-10042 Skittle R.M.Goodfellow,Ballarat(HorseHeadTM).231mm,aqua. VG,baseding,somewear(7.4) $50-7543 SodaSyphon ChasCole&Co,Geelong(Bird&FishTM).238mm,clear. Good,shoulderchip,bruises(6.5) $45-5544 SodaSyphon RoyalHotel,Young.300mm,clear. EX.,tinybasemarks,scuffs(8.8) $200-30045 SodaSyphon T.Davies,Sandhurst(KnightTM).235mm,paleamethyst. VG,minorbruises,finescratches(7.8) $55-7546 Stickbottle F.Clifton,Newcastle.235mm,deepaquawithbluetones. Good,lipbruise,chips,impact(6.9) $300-40047 Stickbottle Redman,Newcastle(ConeShapeTM).248mm,deepaqua. EX.,baseflake,lipmarks,haze(8.6) $300-400
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate
48 Torpedo Bewley&Evans,Dublin.215mm,brightlimegreen.A superb colour, this is an early bottle!
EX., internal stain, light scratches tomiddleofbottle,basenibble(8.2) $200-250
49 Torpedo Culverhouse,London(InvictaTM).184mm,aqua. VG,groundlip,minorscuffs(7.3) $75-100
50 Torpedo Dixon’s,FlagstaffHill(Melbourne).223mm,deepaqua/green.A great example of one of Melbourne’s first bottles!
VG, polished, minor lip chip groundout,smallpits,innerneckmarks(8.0)
$900 - 1000
51 Torpedo J.Fletcher,Warrnambool(CrossedflagsTM).238mm,aqua. VG,scuffs/scratches,innerstain(7.1) $125-150
52 Torpedo Rowlands&Lewis,SturtStreet,Ballaarat.237mm,aqua.This is the rarer early variation from Sturt Street!
VG,dull,fisheyes,generallightscuffsandscratches(7.0) $400-500
53 Black P&SRendorp,Amsterdamonbase.284mm,darkolivegreen. EX.,lightscuffs/scratches/wear(8.7) $120-14054 Beer O.T.Ltd,Melbourne(ChilliTM).303mm,deepgreen. VG,tinylipflake,somescuffs(7.6) $40-50
55 Beer Mildura Working Man’s Club (Wheat Sheaf TM). 296 mm,amber.A spectacularly detailed early example!
VG,shallowlipnibbles,coupleofsmallimpacts,lightscratches(7.5) $100-150
56 Beer TheSettlersClub,Mildura(WindmillTM).297mm,amber. VG,lipding,slightlyhazy,dirty(7.2) $60-8057 Beer PerthGlassworksW.A.(HorseshoeTM).242mm,teal. VG,polished,dull,somepitting(7.2) $75-100
58 Beer AlburyBrewery,Albury(MountainTM).300mm,darkgreen.An all time classic bottle!
VG, scratches, shallow flake to U, afewminorimpacts(7.7)
$2500 - 3000
59 Beer CohnBros,Bendigo(CBTM).305mm,darkgreen.Quite hard to get in the ring seal closure!
VG,flakes,burstbubbletorear,wear,scratches&scuffs(7.1) $400-500
60 Beer TheCascadeBrewery,Hobart.307mm,darkgreen. EX.,lipnibbles,flakes,impacts(8.2) $250-30061 Beer Hancock’sImperialAle.301mm,darkgreen. VG,nibbles,scratches/wear(7.9) $150-20062 Beer MaitlandBrewgCoLtd,Sydney(BullTM).304mm,darkgreen. VG,lipflake,ringflakes,impacts(7.7) $40-5063 Beer Marshall’sBrewery,Sydney.300mm,darkgreen. VG,innerlipnibbles,baseding(7.6) $500-60064 Beer McCracken’sCityBrewery,Melbourne.296mm,darkgreen. VG,burstbubble,scuffs,flake(7.5) $175-200
65 Beer StandardBrewery,Castlemaine(FlagTM).307mm,darkgreen.Another classic Victorian beer bottle!
EX., shallow burst bubble, 2 baseflakes,lightsurfacescuffs(8.1)
$1800 - 2000
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate
66 Beer Cooper&Barclay,Marrickville(CBMonograminsidediamondinsidetriangleTM).290mm,darkolivegreen.
VG,heavilypolished,smallrearlipchipgroundout,somepitting,scratches(7.1)
$1250 - 1500
67 Beer C.F.Johnson,Sydney(CFJMonogramTM).295mm,darkgreen.
VG,scratches&scuffs,somelipwear/minorflakes,minorbaseimpacts(7.5)
$900 - 1000
68 Beer R. Harrison, Fitzroy (RH Monogram TM). 310 mm, darkforestgreen.A superb piece in superb condition!
NM,minorinternaldirt,scatteredlightscratches/scuffs,superbpiece(9.3)
$1000 - 1250
69 Utility Octagonaldarkolivegreenutility.Firedoverpontil.166mm. EX,lipimpact,minorhaze/scratches(8.3) $75-10070 Opium OrnateChineseOpiumBowl.69mmdiameter. EX,baseflake,rust/smokemarks(8.6) $200-250
71 GingerBeer TField,Potter,Sydney(Crude3linesinacurvetypestamp).156mm,brownglazewithgreyspots.
EX,someflakes,surfacewear,patchofrusttotheleftreararea(8.4) $80-120
72 Convict Fowler(4mmstampwithsmallerER).185mm,greyglazewithsomebrownpatches.
Good,innerlipchips,shoulderchip,frontbasechip,rubmarks&wear(6.5) $600-800
73 Gingerbeer R.Harrison’s,Fitzroy,(RHMonogramTM).265mm,allwhite. VG,lipwear,glazewear,basechips(7.2) $50-7574 Gingerbeer Abbott’sCelebrated(PhoenixTM).208mm,tantop. EX,basechip,topglazeflake(8.5) $75-10075 Gingerbeer G.Wilmot,Colac.170mm,bluelip. EX,minorlipwear,base/lipflakes(8.2) $200-25076 Gingerbeer Jacobson’s,Footscray.214mm,tantop. Good,lipchips,hairlinetofrontneck(6.2) $75-10077 Gingerbeer R.Harrison,Fitzroy(RHMonogramTM).264mm,tantop. VG,lipchip,baseflake,glazewear(7.0) $50-7578 Gingerbeer R.Harrison,Fitzroy(RHMonogramTM).258mm,tantop. EX,speckledglaze,lipglazeflakes(8.2) $80-120
79 Gingerbeer D. Egan, Union Cordial Works, Bendigo (Handshake TM).180mm,tantop.
EX,glazeflakestolip,lightstain,coupleofbasechips(8.1) $200-250
80 Gingerbeer W.Whittaker&Sons,Dunolly.212mm,chocolatetop. VG,lipflakes,baseflake,dirt/rust(7.3) $50-75
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate
81 Gingerbeer R. Fowler, Bristol and Stoneware Manufacturer, Sydney.186mm,alltan.Extremely rare salesman’s sample!
NM,12mmglazehairlinetolip,surfacescratchtorearneck,crazing(9.2)
$3000 - 3500
82 Gingerbeer WangarattaBrewery,Wangaratta.203mm,redtop. EX.,lightscuffs,glazemisses(8.6) $60-80
83 Gingerbeer RogersBros.,Hawthorn (RBMonogramTM). 330mm, tantop.An exceptionally rare Victorian demijohn!
VG,190mmcracktooneside,lipwear,displaysverywell(7.4) $400-500
84 Gingerbeer E.J.Prevot&Co(Melbourne).164mm,saltglaze. Good,bandsofwear,lipchips(6.3) $50-70
85 Gingerbeer BarrettBros.,NorthFitzroy(BBMonogramTM).201mm,tantop.Unusual and rare internal thread variation!
VG,somelipwear,lipflake,somescratching,crudebottle(7.5) $75-100
86 Gingerbeer R.Mackey,Kalgoorlie(GlobeTM).173mm,darkamber. EX.,basemark,lightscratches(8.5) $50-7587 Black TallBlackHorse.287mm,darkolivegreen/black. VG,waterstainedthroughout(7.5) $475-50088 Skittle Goldfieldsskittle.266mm,darkolivegreen/black. VG,lipwear,dullpatches,scuffs(7.3) $40-50
89 Black Imperial Pint & Half (Crown TM) with British RegistrationDiamond.319mm,darkolivegreen/black.
VG,basechipatfront,lipnick,somelightscuffs&scratches(7.6)
$900 - 1000
90 Pepper Americanpeppersauce,3neck rings,openpontil. 208mm,aquawithbluetinge. EX.,polished,lipflake(8.6) $50-75
91 Pepper Americanpeppersauce,2neckrings,hingemould.210mm,aquawithgreentinge.Different to above.
VG,polished,someinternaletching,scratchesevident(7.8) $50-75
92 Pepper Americanpeppersauce,3neck rings,openpontil. 218mm,iceblue/aqua.Another variation to the previous two lots.
EX.,internalrustytypestain,afewlightscratches(8.5) $50-75
93 Pepper CircularAmericanpeppersauce.214mm,clear. VG,lighthaze,shoulderwear(7.8) $30-4094 Pepper OvalAmericanpeppersauce.210mm,clear. EX.,minorhaze,tinylipfracture(8.6) $30-4095 Pepper HexagonalCathedralPeppersauce.223mm,green.Pontil. EX.,internalopalescence(8.7) $350-40096 Pepper SquareCathedralPeppersauce.219mm,lightgreen/aqua. VG,chipgroundatbaseonside(7.5) $100-150
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate97 Pickle Tensidedregisteredpickle.210mm,palegreenaqua. VG,bottomflake,hazy,scratches(7.5) $40-6098 Pickle Ornatesquarecathedralpickle.221mm,bluetingedaqua. Good,68mmcrackdownedge(6.2) $100-15099 Pickle Gothicarchpickle.190mm,aqua.Openpontil. EX.,polished,lightscratches(8.8) $250-300
100 Pickle Worldpickle.247mm,greenaqua. VG,basechip,impact,haze(7.6) $25-50101 Pickle Neptunewithtridentpickle.241mm,greenaqua. VG,polished,lightscratches(7.7) $100-150
102 Pickle Hugehexagonalcathedralpickle.328mm,paleaquawithicebluetinge.An imposing American pickle bottle!
EX.,foldinglassatlipfrommaking,wipemarkonedge(8.7) $250-300
103 Pickle Goldfieldspicklewithembossedteardroptoeachofthefourshouldercorners.203mm,deepaqua.
VG,foldstolip,fractureatbase,14x8mm,lighthighpointwear(7.7) $75-100
104 Pickle S.Wardell,smallsizepicklewithshieldpatterntosides.170mm,bluetingedaqua.Openpontil.
EX.,polished,somefinescratches(8.2) $400-500
105 Pickle Pickle with 12 concave panels with leaf patterns aroundshoulderandbase.209mm,deepaqua.Openpontil.
EX.,polished,partiallyopenbubbleinneck,lightwear(8.6) $600-800
106 Pickle Picklewithloopdesigntoshoulder.230mm,aqua. EX.,lipimpact,patchofhaze(8.5) $100-150107 SaladOil Flower’sPatent,withreverseS.184mm,palegreenaqua. VG,stained,someminorscuffs(7.0) $120-150108 SaladOil Peanutshapeoil.237mm,palegreenaqua. VG,lipalittlerough,stained(7.0) $150-200109 SaladOil KnownasaWhybrowSaladOil.236mm,aqua. EX.,scratches,edgeimpacts(8.9) $50-75
110 SaladOil Large salad oil with six concave tear drops to neck, eightconcavepanelsdownbottle.330mm,aqua.
VG,aciddipped,scratches/scuffs,surfacefractureonly2mmlong(7.3) $100-150
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate111 Dish SmallDoultonFlowerBowl.88mmdiameter. VG,lipflake,stained,crazed(7.3) $60-80112 CastorOil LargeGoldfieldsCastorOil.299mm,midblue. VG,burstbubble,lipflake,stain(7.8) $75-100113 CastorOil MediumGoldfieldsCastorOil.219mm,midblue. VG,polished,scratches(7.8) $30-40114 CastorOil SmallGoldfieldsCastorOil.159mm,midblue. VG,haze,neckimpact,flake(7.5) $30-40115 Chutney Cockatoo,Melbourne(CockatooTM).225mm,aqua. VG,lipflake,scratches,impact(7.9) $60-75
116 Chutney White Crow (Crow & Snake TM). 222 mm, dark amber.Extremely rare & beautiful Melbourne bottle in this colour!
EX.,shoulderscratch,afewotherscratches(8.6)
$2000 - 2500
117 Coffee Dakin,PatentCoffee,London.235mm,darkforestgreen. EX.,polished,lightmarks(8.6) $700-900118 Cordial Dyason’sPropyLtd.292mm,lightgreen/aqua. VG,dull,scratches,tinyimpacts(7.4) $100-150119 Cordial RogersBros,Hawthorn.289mm,clear. EX.,lightinnerhaze,scratches(8.5) $500-600120 Cordial Tooth’s(InvictaTM).300mm,lightgreen/aqua. NM,scratch,lightscuffs&haze(9.0) $50-75121 Cordial FinsburyDistillery(WingedcreaturesTM).355mm,aqua. VG,lipchip,lighthaze/wear(7.6) $30-40122 Cordial E.Rowlands(Farmer&MinerTM).266mm,midamethyst. VG,dull,basenibbles/wear(7.5) $75-100123 Essence KnownasaCrosse&BlackwellEssence.115mm,clear. NM,lighthaze,scratches(9.0) $100-125
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HardensHandGrenadeFireExtinguisher.170mm,turqouiseblue.A great & interesting collectable item!
EX.,chipsfromshearlipwith11mmfracture,probablyfrommaking(8.0) $60-100
125 Truffle Trufflejar.160mm,blackglass. EX.,lipflake,somescratches(8.8) $50-75126 Bedwarmer Doulton’sReliableFootWarmer,LambethPottery.210mm. EX.,bottomflake,somewear(8.8) $75-100127 Inhaler Hockin’sAcmeInhaler.120mm,sepiapattern. EX.,lipglazeflakes,somescuffs(8.7) $250-300128 JamJar CockatooHome-MadeJams.211mm.Rarer large size! VG,lip&shoulderchips(7.0) $75-100
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4. Derwin Bros, Carcoar, Australian Brewery, unofficial Australian Coat of Arms TM. 13 oz. codd bottle.When it comes to bottles with coats of arms, this is the one thatcollectorsstrivefor.Oneoftwovarieties,thisopenstampvariationisthemorevisuallyappealingpiece.Althoughpolished,thisisafineexampleofavery rarebottle,whichwehavegradedasExcellent(8.0/10). A fine show bottlewhichwould be the standout on anyAustralian codd display. We have not seen one of these sell atauction,don’tmissthisopportunityasitisunlikelythatanotherwillcomeupforalongtime.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000.
58. Albury Brewery, Above All, As Pure As Snow, Albury ring seal beer. Mountain and stream TM. 26 oz. dark
green, 1890s.Oneof the iconicAustralianbeerbottles, ithas been some time since we have seenoneofthesebeautifulbeerbottlesforsale.This example was found on a propertybesidetheMurrayRiverbytheowner,whowastendingtohisfarmwhenhestubbedhis toeon it. Somepeoplehaveall theluck! The rear area which wasexposed does exhibit some wear andscratching, there are some scratchesto the front area as well, but asyou can see, this is a very niceexample. We have graded thisasaVeryGoodbottle(7.7/10)
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000.
81. R. Fowler, Est. 1837, Bristol and Stoneware Manufacturer, Sydney, salesman’s sample ginger beer bottle. All tan dump crown seal. 13 oz.Whatauniquepiecewehaveforyouhere.Thisbottlewouldneverhavebeenusedincirculation,andsocomestoyouinfinecondition.Thebeautyofsuchpiecesisthattheywouldalsohavebeenmade invery lownumbers,often the lowest number a pottery would make wouldbe a gross (144), but being made as a sample fortheir salesmen, it is highly likely that therewouldhavebeen very few of these samples made at all. Thisbottle isoneofonly2 knownall tanexamples. Thereisalsoauniquetwotoneexampleofthisbottleknowntocollectors. Theseare forevergoing tobeanextremelyrare piece and would adorn the finest of ginger beercollections!Thisbottlehasafine12mmhairlineinthelipwhichbarelydetractsatall,alightsurfacescratchtotherearshoulderandtheusualcrazingassociatedwithhighlyglazedpotterypiecessuchasthis.WehavegiventhisaNearMintgrading(9.2/10)
Estimate: $3,000 - $3,500.
183. W. Ford & Co, Chemists, Melbourne, Lion with mortar and pestle TM. Dark emerald green, 2 oz. chemist bottle, made by Whitall, Tatum & Co of the U.S.A.Chemist bottles have become extremely popular in recent years,any coloured chemists, large size chemists, or regional raritieshave seen amarked increase in price due to a large number ofcollectorsactivelychasingsuchpieces.Thisexamplewouldhaveto rate as one of the best examples in the country. It has everypossible attribute desired by us as collectors; extreme rarity,superb condition, brilliant colour (bottles in this dark emeraldgreencolourarea rarity in their own right), andoneof the finesttrade marks seen on a chemist bottle in Australia in thefabulous lion using a mortar and pestle. Of the few knownexamples, this is the best one that we have seen whichwill surely be the standout in even the finest of chemistcollections.Grade:Excellent(8.9/10). Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500.
116. White Crow Tomato Chutney, Crow and Snake TM. Dark amber, 13 ozs. StandardWhiteCrowchutneysarenotthe rarest bottle around, however,when they come in dark amber likethisthesituationchangessomewhat.This is a very rare and desirablebottle which would certainly bea standout in many householdbottle collections. A fewscratches are evident,however, this is a finedisplay example which wehave graded at Excellent(8.6/10). Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500.
137. Wide mouth applied seal from Labarraque, Paris. Deep kick up base, pontilled. This issimplyaunique,earlyandstunningpieceofglass.Wehaveneverseenorheardofanotherexample of either this name or shaped bottle.This veryearlypiece, possiblydatingback to the1830s,was found inMelbournemany years ago.The early string lip with applied ring is standardonsealedcognacsfromthemid19thcentury,thisoddity is so unusual due to the size of this top.The internalopening is27mmacross,giving thisbottletheappearanceofanearlypickleorcondimentbottle. It also has a very large kick up inthe base, much larger than standard. If youare a collector of early glass, this uniquebottleisthepieceforyou!Therearesomeminorsurfacescratchesandhazetobefound,however,thisisagreatshowbottlewhichwehavegradedasExcellent(8.2/10)
Estimate: $4,500 - $5,000.
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate129 Jar A.Walton&Co.,GroteStreet,Adelaide.225mm,aqua. VG,chipunderbase,rearfracture(7.9) $100-150
130 Jar Saunder’sPureMaltExtract.152mm,aqua.(W.Saunders&Son,Richmond,Victoria).
VG,lipchip,impacttobackedge,stained,scratched(7.0) $30-40
131 Striker DoultonBarrelonstandmatchstriker.86mm,diameter. EX.,smallrimchip,minormarks(8.5) $140-160132 Striker RoyalDoultonArtDecotypepatternmatchstriker.91mmlong. EX.,smallchip,somestain(8.1) $75-100
133 Striker Hexagonalbasematchstrikerwithpedestaltypevestaholderinthemiddle.Nomakersmarks.125mmacross.
EX.,somespotsofglazewear,coupleoftextatouchups(8.4) $120-140
134 Household Blackglassbarrel,possiblymeatpaste.96mm. EX.,lightscuffs,scratchestorings(8.7) $50-75
135 Oil Lewis&Whitty,Melbourne&Sydney(DiamondTM).269mm,clear.Very rare bottle in this larger size!
VG,internalhaze,smalltopflake,lightscuffs/scratches,nicktoshoulder(7.7) $100-125
136 Pepper Americanpeppersauce,withtenrings.207mm,lightamethyst. Mint,onesmallscratch(9.5) $50-75
137 BlackAppliedseal,Labarraque,Paris.Theouterwritingonthesealisillegible.Widemouth,deepkickupbase,pontilled.230mm,darkolive/black.An important and historical find!
EX.,innerdirt,lighthazedownoneside,lightscratches,upperlipflake,minorwear,exposedbubble(8.2)
$4500 - 5000
138 Prattware PrattJar,TheBattleoftheAlma.95mm,multicoloured. Good,stained,hairlinetolip(6.8) $150-200139 Prattware PrattJar,TheDragoonCharge.96mm,multicoloured. EX.,baseimpactwithhairline(8.0) $150-200
140 Prattware PrattJar,UncleTom&Eva.83mm,multicoloured.These three pratt jars are quite hard to get!
Good,lipchip(19x6mm)andbasechips,smallhairline(6.3) $250-300
141 FruitJar Chicago Fruit Jar (CFJP Monogram TM). 137 mm, midamethyst.Extremely rare in this pint size and in amethyst!
VG,lipchips,stainedinside,lightscratches&hazeoutside(7.5) $600-800
142 FruitJar Foy&Gibson,Melbourne,“Columbia”FruitJar(CFJCoMono-gramTM).187mm,aqua. VG,dullpatch,lipchips,rust(7.9) $350-450
143 SaladOil Unusualwhirley type salad oil, S.Cooperative on base. 245mm,aquawithbluetinge.
VG,lipchip,someinternalstain,lightlyhazyoutside(7.3) $75-100
144 SaltJar C & E. Morton, Fine Table Salt, London. 160 mm, aqua.An unusual rare wide mouth variation!
NM,twotinymarkstolip,tinyrearscratch(9.3) $200-300
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate145 Sauce KentTownPreservingCo.230mm,green. VG,lipnibbles,somescuffs(7.8) $40-50146 Sauce Eaton,Grant&Co,SydneyandAlbury.185mm,aqua. VG,stained,smallimpacttotop(7.4) $40-50147 Sauce F.Humphris,TomatoSauce,Jamestown.232mm,aqua. VG,hazy,scuffs,somescratches(7.5) $25-50
148 Sauce F.Humphris&SonsLtd,TomatoSauce,Adelaide&Jamestown.304mm,aqua.
NM,scufftoseam,coupleofscratches,somehazeinrearneck(9.2) $50-75
149 Sauce Humphris&Sons,Adelaide&Jamestown.294mm,amethyst.A rare bottle (possibly cordial) in fine condition!
EX.,lightinternalhaze,smallscratches,minorwearnearbase(8.9) $500-750
150 Sauce KalosGuesisSauce,32LawrenceLane,London.180mm,palecobaltblue.Roundpontiltobase,jaggededges.
VG,chip/bruiseatfront,smallbruisenearrearbase,lightstain(7.3) $300-400
151 Sauce Lackersteen’sTomatoSauce,Sydney.237mm,deepamber.This is the harder to get elongated version!
EX.,polished,lipflakes,minorweartobasearea(8.0) $40-50
152 Sauce ParkerBros,LondonClubSauce.185mm,aqua.Openpontil. EX.,polished,bubbleinembossing(8.7) $60-80153 Sauce Wreath’sembossedtoneck.264mm,deepaqua,bluetinge. NM,coupleoflightscratches(9.1) $60-80154 Sauce Peacock’sLim.OKSauce.234mm,honeyamber. EX.,flakechip,lighthaze/scratches(8.1) $20-30155 Sauce Peacock’sOKLtd.TomatoSauce.234mm,honeyamber. NM,smallscuffs,lighthaze(9.3) $50-75156 Sauce WhiteCrowTomatoSauce(WhiteCrowTM).295mm,clear. VG,innerhaze,smalllipbruise(7.6) $30-40157 Snuff LargeSnuffJar.250mm,darkolive/black. VG,lightscratches,finehairline(7.8) $125-150158 Snuff MediumSnuffJar.197mm,darkforestgreen. EX.,polished,lightscratches(8.8) $80-120159 Ceramic CeramicjardepictingDrummondCastle.119mm. VG,lipchips,hairline,scratches(7.4) $60-80160 Tea McIntyreBros,⅓Tea.44mm,clear. VG,handlechip,baseflake(7.4) $20-30161 Teapot “Cosy”PatentTeapot.123mm,greenandwhiteglaze. Mint,somescuffs,flaketoinsert(9.5) $125-150
162 Teapot AdvanceAustralia,unofficialAustralianCoatofArmsTM.140mm,brownglaze.A superb piece of Australiana!
EX.,smallrepairtolipofspout,notoriginallid,flakechipinsidetop(8.1) $400-500
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate
163 Tobaccojar Royal Doulton Tobacco Jar. 173mm. Harvestware style relief decorations depicting various scenes! NM,shallowrimchip,lidflakes(9.2) $350-400
164 Pepper Octagonalpeppersauce/barbersbottle.263mm,applegreen. NM,somefinescratches/haze(9.4) $75-100165 Silicon DoultonSiliconWare,fancyleafandpetalpattern.102mm. EX.,poorlystruck,smallbasechip(8.1) $60-80
166 Vinegar SkippingGirlVinegar,Abbotsford(SkippingGirlTM).303mm,yellowgreen.Extremely rare in this colour!
VG,stained,coupleofshortdeeperrearscratches,liprust(7.2) $500-600
167 WaterFilterT. Davidson’s Patent Limestone Filter (English Coat ofArms TM). 361 mm, off white. We think this is from a Melbourne suburb, but can’t be sure.
VG,twopoorlyrepairedchipstotaphole,innerliphairline,oneflaketoslabseal,severalfiringmarks(7.7)
$300-400
168 WaterFilterNew Zealand Stone Co Lmd, South Melbourne (UnofficialAustralianCoatofArmsTM).267mm,offwhite.A great small sized filter with lid and brass tap!
EX.,smallchiptorimtop,firingsplitneartaphole,lightwear&marks(8.7) $250-300
169 Ink Carter’sInk.248mm,cobaltblue. NM,minorinternalhaze(9.2) $150-200170 Inkwell Inkwellshapedasa2kilogramweight.50mm. EX.,flakesonupperbase(8.4) $80-120
171 Tormohun Tormohun Ware, Blot out my faults, But not my memory.60mm.Similar design to the popular Torquay Ware.
Mint,somecrazingonneck&shoulder,minorspotsofwear(9.5) $100-125
172 Chemical DaySon&Hewitts,London.180mm,cobaltblue. EX.,lipflake,groundbasechip(8.2) $100-125
173 Chemist F.C. Strempel, Adelaide, Beehive Pharmacy (Beehive TM).181mm,paleamethyst.Very rare in this large size!
VG,stained,slightlyetched,minorweartopartsoflip(7.4) $150-200
174 Chemist J.Mitchell,Cobar.113mm,aqua. VG,hazy,lipnick,scuffs/scratches(7.3) $10-20175 Chemist F.Longmore,Melbourne(FLmonogram).123mm,clear. VG,coupleminorfractures,bruise(7.3) $40-60176 Chemist J.J.Cocking,Bendigo.70mm,clear. VG,slightlyhazy,minorscuffs(7.8) $20-30177 Chemist J.J.Cocking,Bendigo.70mm,amber. VG,lightstain,somescuffstorear(7.8) $50-75
178 Chemist J.C.Hallam,6OxfordSt,Sydney.156mm,cobaltblue.Rare variation with address in a nice large size!
VG,minorlipwear,dullpatches,stainspotsinternally(7.8) $250-300
179 Chemist Picture of a Lighthouse with two ships in the background(R.F.Kennedy,Warrnambool).57mm,aquawithbluetinge.
VG,internalrusttypestain,generallydullandhazy(7.2) $80-100
180 Chemist T.M.Blackett&Son,Williamstown.166mm,aqua/bluetinge. VG,lighthaze/scratches(7.7) $20-30
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate181 Chemist T.S.Loney,Sydney.157mm,lightcobaltblue. EX.,polished,lipflake,scuffs(8.2) $250-350182 Chemist W.H.McCarthy,Sydney.162mm,cobaltblue. EX.,polished,groundlipchip,haze(8.4) $350-450
183 Chemist W.Ford&Co,Melbourne (LionwithmortarandpestleTM).113mm,darkemeraldgreen.Simply a stunning bottle!
EX.,minordirt,couplespotsofsurfacehaze,somelightscratches(8.9)
$2000 - 2500
184 CureWarnersSafeRheumaticCure,MelbourneAus,LondonEng,Toronto Can, Rochester. N.Y. U.S.A. (Safe TM). 238 mm,honeyamber.Rare Warners variation.
VG,hazythroughout,scratchtotrademark,UonMelbournehasscrapeonit,oiledinternally(7.2)
$150-200
185 Cure Warners “Safe” Rheumatic Cure, Melbourne (Safe TM).246mm,brightredamber.Another scarce Warners.
VG,polished,frontbaseflakeground,weararoundbase(7.3) $150-200
186 DoseCup F.Longmore&Co.,Melbourne.48mm,clear. NM,tinybasenibble(9.3) $120-150
187 DoseCup Hood&Co,Melbourne. 58mm, clear. An extremely rare item, and in the larger two tablespoon size! EX.,tinyrimnibbles,minorscratches(8.8) $250-300
188 DoseCupW. Ford & Co, Melbourne. Misspelt Stanston Streetvariation. 31 mm, ceramic. Another variation to the examples in Auction 1 and Auction 2!
VG,spottyglazeflakestolowerhalf,tinyglazeflaketolip,somebasewear(7.5) $150-200
189 Hair Henry Davy & Co, Armenian Hair Restorer, Melbourne.183mm,midamber.We have never seen this bottle before! VG,stainedthroughout(7.4) $150-200
190 Hair Fleay’sPerfectHairRestorer(W.H.Fleay,Chemist,Ballarat).171mm,darkredamber.
VG,smalllipchips/flakes,slightlydullwithminorscuffs&scratches(7.1) $50-75
191 Hair Lewis&Whitty,Melbourne.176mm,deepaqua. VG,internalstain,minorscuffs(7.5) $40-60192 Hair MrsS.A.Allens,WorldsHairRestorer.186mm,darkamber. VG,lipflaws&flake,haze&scuffs(7.4) $30-40193 Smoke “Suddeth”SmokeMixture,Sydney.240mm,tantop. EX.,glazecrack,scratches(8.4) $75-100
194 Phenyle Australian Disinfectant Company, Brisbane (CN DisinfectantTM).185mm,deepamethyst.
EX.,lightsurfacestain,shallowlipflake,finesurfacescratches/scuffs(8.4) $50-75
195 Phenyle BeaconBrandPhenyle(ShippingBuoyTM),aGeelongbottle.229mm,amber.Quite rare early amber variation!
EX.,underbasechip,lightinternalstain,smallbruisetorearbase(8.0) $100-150
196 Potbase A.P.Miller&Son,Hobart.73mmdiameter. Repairedtotoprimarea,approximately35x5mm,otherwiselooksgood(6.3) $100-125
197 Potbase F.CharlesTurner,Sydney.67mmdiameter. Good,chips,hairlinestorim,glazeflakingtoshoulder,crazes,impacts(6.2) $100-125
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate198 Potbase I.R.B.Neale,Carlton.55mmdiameter. Good,innerrimchips,stains(6.2) $125-150
199 Potbase JohnWatson,Sydney(JWwithpictureoftreeindiamondTM).68mmdiameter.
Good,chippingjustthroughglazeonfrontshoulder,somewear,stains(6.6) $100-150
200 Feedercap A.Wallworth,Chemist,SouthMelbourne.40mmdiameter. EX.,crazing,crudelymade(8.3) $250-300201 Feedercap T.M.Blackett,Chemist,Williamstown.39mmdiameter. Good,stained,somechips&flakes(6.1) $200-250
202 Potlid A.M. Palmer, Otto of Rose Cold Cream, Ballarat. 70 mmdiameter.Quite a rare lid, especially in this condition!
NM,lightcrazing&minormarkstoface,coupleofrustspotsunderflange(9.1) $600-800
203 Potlid ColdCream.Fancycirculartypepattern.83mmdiameter. VG,impacttorimwithhairline,chip(7.9) $80-100
204 Potlid E.B.Taylor’sGoldenOintment,Rochdale(PictureofEyeTM).47mmdiameter.
EX.,finecrazing,slightlydiscolouredspots,tinyglazeflake(8.6) $150-200
205 Potlid Morris’sImperialEyeOintment,Melbourne.45mmdiameter.Unusual celluloid lid on milk glass base with contents. NM,possiblydiscoloured(9.1) $100-150
206 Potlid Melbourne Homœopathic Hamamelis Cerate, Prepared byMartin&Pleasance.66mmdiameter.Extremely rare!
EX.,2markstoouterrim,fourtinyflakestobottomofflange(8.9)
$1000 - 1250
207 Potlid J.Saunders,Ointment,Roma.62mmdiameter. EX.,somerust,smallflangechips(8.0) $400-500208 Potlid Jewsbury&Brown(CoatofArmsTM).73mmdiameter. EX.,flakeunderflange,crazing(8.5) $80-100
209 Potlid Ayrton&Saunders,ArecaNut,Liverpool(PalmTree&MosqueTM).73mmdiameter.
EX.,smallglazescrape,flaketoinnerflange,smallrustspots(8.5) $250-300
210 Potlid Ayrton & Saunders, Carbolic Tooth Paste (Neptune & StorkTM).68mmdiameter.
EX.,innerflangeflake,leachedbrownstainunderlid,finecrazing(8.5) $150-200
211 Potlid Saunders’WhiteCherryToothPaste.61mmacross. VG,chiptoflange(7.4) $125-150212 Silverplate J.S.Hosie,Melbourne,silverplatedish.282mmdiameter. VG,scratches,marks,tarnished(7.8) $150-200
213 SilverplatePresentedtoMrG.ChamberlainbyhisfellowEmployee’softheS.A.BrewingCo,BrokenHill,13Sept1899,silverplatetray.306mmdiameter.Great brewery memorabilia!
VG,tarnishedface,70mmscratchtolowerface,lightscratchesandusagemarks(7.5)
$300-400
214 Silverplate LeverBrosSunlightPrizeCup,silverplategoblet.260mm. Good,repaired,tarnished,wear(6.0) $200-300215 Silverplate T.D.C.A.Trophy,December11,silverplatecup.242mm. VG,tarnishedwithfinescratches(7.9) $200-300
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211 212 213 214 215
199 201 202 203 205
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216 217 218 219 220 221
Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate
216 Bitters DrJ.Hostetter’s,StomachBitters.215mm,darkredamber. VG,polished,somemilkystain,scratchingevident,somepits(7.6) $75-100
217 Bitters LadiesLegBittersbottle.303mm,darkolivegreen/black. EX.,lipflake,finescuffs(8.3) $100-150
218 Bitters Drake’sPlantationBittersinshapeoflogcabin.6Logsvariant.248mm,darkamber.
VG,difficulttodetectfractureinlip,about10mm,tinyimpactstoside(7.8) $150-200
219 Brandy
Bailey, Fulham applied thistle pattern jug with Brandy appliedslab seal to shoulder. British Registration Diamond to top ofhandle-29thDecember1880.197mm.This is similar to the Scotch Whisky example from Auction 1.
EX.,smallchipstoacoupleofleavesonrighthandside,someexpansionmarks(8.7)
$300-400
220 Seal CrownoveraUnicorn’sHeadonananchoronappliedshoulderseal.284mm,palegreen.
VG,glassisetched,scratches,smallpitmarks,excellentseal(7.6) $250-350
221 Gin A.M.Bininger&Co.,No.338,Broadway,OldLondonDockGin.244mm,darkoliveyellowamber.
NM,minorunderbasewear,smallsurfacebubbles,minorscuffs(9.3) $300-400
222 Gin P.Hoppe,Schiedamonappliedshoulderseal,with label. 275mm,brightgreen.
EX.,somescuffs,labelhasonlysmalltears,generallygood(8.8) $180-220
223 Gin Charles’LondonCordialGin.242mm,deepemeraldgreen. NM,coupleoffinescratches(9.1) $300-400224 Gin Blankenheijm&Noletlabelledgin.258mm,darkolive/black. EX.,lipflakes,labelsabittorn(8.9) $100-150
225 Gin Blankenheijm&Noletlabelledgin.Thisexamplecontainedkeybrand,thepreviousonewasanchorbrand.266mm,darkgreen.
EX.,lightscratches,labelshavesomestainandsmalltears(8.8) $100-150
226 Liqueur J.A.Gilka,Berlin,withextensivelabellinginplace.255mm,darkhoneyamber. NM,smalltears&markstolabel(9.1) $60-80
227 Liqueur Boonekamponappliedseal.170mm,darkgreen. EX.,somescratches,neckflake(8.5) $30-40
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Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate
228 SarsaparillaDrBaily’sSarsaparilla. 225mm, iceblue. This bottle is a great colour, a nice light ice blue, possibly a bit lighter than depicted in the photograph.
EX.,polished,scratchesonallsides,5x3mmchiptosidebase,shoulderpotstonewith1mmfractures(8.1)
$150-200
229 Schnapps Meyer’sSchiedamAromaticSchnapps (MASS indiamondTM).203mm,lightgreen.
EX.,crudelyformedlip,lightscratches,impactmarktoletterR(8.2) $125-150
230 Schnapps Daniel Visser En Zonen Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.196mm,green.
EX.,40mmsectionofnibbles&chipstobasecornerfrommaking(8.3) $45-60
231 Schnapps Lediard’sKnickerbockerSchiedamSchnapps.200mm,aquawithlightbluetinge.
VG,oiledinternally,schnapps&labelpanelscratched,hazyonothers(7.8) $150-200
232 Schnapps Mueller’sSchnappsAromaticSchiedam.235mm,paleolivegreen.
EX.,polished,scratchesstillevident(8.0) $50-75
233 Whiskey PaulJonesWhiskey,Louisville,Ky.onappliedseal.238mm,amber.An unusual American whiskey bottle.
EX.,possiblypolished,coupleofsmallchips,fineinnerhaze(8.4) $100-150
234 Whisky
“TheGreybeard”ofTheIslayBlend,(GreyhoundTM),Whisky,Mackie&Co,Distillers,Glasgow& Islay. 220mm, tan top.This is the smaller version of the example we had in Auction 2, there is also an all tan version and a third larger version! One of the finer whisky jugs available!
EX.,manufacturingdinttolipwhichhasbeenglazedover,tinyinternallipflake,fineunderbasehairlines,twoglazemarkstoreartop,likeglazedoverhairlinesabout40mmlong(8.6)
$750 - 1250
235 WhiskyUnusual Rockingham glaze spirits flask. Berries and hollypattern to one side with oakleaf and acorns pattern to theotherside.219mm.
EX.,chipsondesignonshoulderonberriesside,coupleofchipsonoakleafsideaswell,smallglazefaults(8.1)
$150-175
236 Whisky
Buchanan’s “Black&White”whisky jugwith original stopperimpressedwithBuchanan’sononeside,Black&Whiteontheother.180mm,blacktop.This piece was found alongside the McGee, Melbourne whisky jug featured in Auction 1.
NM,alittlebitofrutaroundthelip,glazemissesinacoupleofspots,slightopeningwherehandlemeetsneck,smallblowouttosideshoulderfrommanufacture(9.1)
$400-500
237 WhiskyAndrewUsher&Co,Distillers,Edinburgh,Copelandwhiskyjugdepicting theCoronationofKingGeorgeVth&QueenMary,June22nd1911.255mm,greenwithwhitedecoration.
NM,somelightscratchestobody,comeswiththeoriginalstopperwhichhassomeminorflakingnearcork(9.4)
$450-500
238 Whisky O’Connor,PrinceConsortHotel,Brisbane.283mm,aqua. EX.,lightinnerstain,scratches(8.4) $75-100
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245 246 247 248 249 250Lot Type Description Condition & Grading (out of 10) Estimate239 Whisky ThePremierWineSaloon,602HaySt,Perth.290mm,amber. VG,scuffy,coupleofsmalldings(7.8) $75-100240 Whisky H.HooperPty.Ltd,Geelong.246mm,clear. Good,lipchip,scuffed/scratched(6.2) $10-20
241 WhiskySterliniWhisky,70Proof,O.&I.Macewen&Co.Ltd.,Stirling&Branches.94mm,twotone,handledwhiskyjug.A nice miniature whisky jug in fine condition.
Mintwithonlythemostminorofsurfaceblemishes(9.8) $30-40
242 Whisky
Buchanan Whisky, Copeland whisky jug depicting LordKitchener and other scenes. 210 mm, blue with whitedecoration.Styled very similarly to the Usher whisky jug in Lot 237.
NM,finescratchingtosomeareas,smallmanufacturingglazeholeunderthebase,doesnotcomewithastopper(9.2)
$150-200
243 Whisky Gilbey’sScotchWhisky.Unusualconcavesidedhoneyamberbottlewithoriginalstopperandlabelsinplace.263mm.
NM,scuffs,basewear,labelshavefadedslightly,havesometears(9.4) $100-150
244 Whisky WildmansWine&SpiritStores,Brunswick.297mm,aqua.A very rare whisky, this is in great condition.
NM,somelightscratches,abitofdirtandgrime(9.3) $75-100
245 Whisky Thorne’s Whisky, Greenock & London (Rearing Lion TM).247mm,deepolivegreen.A stunning bottle!
NM,lightscratches,internaldirtwhichshouldcleanout(9.4) $75-100
246 Whisky Vint’s,Belfast.240mm,aqua. VG,flakeundertopcollar,hazy,rearrust,lightscuffs/scratches(7.4) $10-20
247 Reference Whisky Ceramics, “A sober look at an empty jug”, by EricEulenstein.77pages.Published1990.
NM,brandnewcopy,hasacoupleofmarksonthespineandcover(9.0) $25-35
248 Whisky Good Measure, Heavens Treasure. Doulton copy of aBellarmineJug.192mm.
NM,tinychiptoband,makerssplittonose,silverhastarnished(9.4) $550-650
249 Whisky Doulton jar: The Best. Picture of Bacchus surrounded byGrapesandvines.109mm.
VG,repairedlipchips,fineinnerliphairline(7.7) $80-100
250 Wine All Saints Vineyard, Wahgunyah, Victoria. 302 mm, darkforestgreen.A rare Victorian wine bottle.
EX.,internaldirt,manufacturingdint,someopenbubbles,impact(8.3) $100-150
Items coloured blue are from the Wayne Harris collection.
Condition Assessments
Printed catalogue: 183. Chemist:W.Ford&Co,Melbourne(LionwithmortarandpestleTM).113mm, dark emerald green. Simply a stunning bottle! EX.,minordirt,couplespotsofsurfacehaze,somelightscratches(8.9).$2000 - 2500.
Online catalogue: 183.W.Ford&Co/Chemists/(Lionwithmortarandpestle)/Melbourne.BaseMark:W.T.&Co/1.Medicine,Chemist.Applied
top,tooledfinish.Darkemeraldgreen.2oz.1890s.113mm.(8.9)$2000-$2500.Excellent.Hassomeminorlightdirtinternally.Externallyhasacoupleofareasofsurfacehaze. Hasavery lightscratch to top leftshoulderandacoupleofsmallsurfacescratchestoasidepanel.Alsohasasurfacescratchtothefronttop.Alloftheseareextremelydifficulttodetect.Thisisoneofthepremierchemistbottlesinthecountryinsupremecondition.Ithasanamazingcolour,andthetrademarkis justsuperb.Donotmissthisonceina lifetimeopportunitytoaddasuperbbottletoyourcollection.
Ascanbeseen,therearemeritstologgingontoourwebsitetocheckoutthefull description at http://www.abcrauctions.com. Along with the detaileddescription,youwillbeabletoviewseveralphotographsofeachitem.Ifthatisnotpossiblewerecommendfamiliarisationwithournumericalgradingsystemandwelcomephonecallstoclarifyanydetailsofwhichyoumaybeunsure.
We would like to take this opportunity to fully explain our conditionassessments by way of a couple of examples. Our printed cataloguecontainsmuchlessdetailthanouronlinecatalogue,werecommendforthoseof you that use this as the onlymeans of ascertaining conditions that youtake close notice of the numbers, as they are the key to our descriptions.Thereisverylimitedroomintheprintedcataloguetodetaileverything.Wehave chosen these two items to show youanexample at eachendof theExcellent range (8.0 to 8.9). As youwill see, anExcellent 8.9 is in betterconditionthananExcellent8.0,whilstbothareinExcellentcondition.
Printed catalogue: 4. Codd: Derwin Bros, Carcoar (AustralianCoatofArmsTM).228mm,aqua.One of the finest codds in Australia!EX., polished, some pits and scratches evident, light internal stain (8.0).$6000 - 8000.
Online catalogue: 4. Derwin Bros / Unofficial Australian Coat of Arms/AdvanceAustralia /AustralianBrewery/Carcoar. Onheel:E.A.Dawbarn&Co/Stop(withpictureofRailwaystopsign)/82PittSt.Sydney.AeratedWater,Codd.DobsonorFourWaytypeclosure.Appliedtop.Green-aqua.13oz.1890s-1900s.228mm.(8.0)$6000-$8000.Excellent.Polished.Bottlehasbeencleanedbutmost signsofmanufacture still evident. Mostof seams still there and mould marks on surface of glass still to be seenover thesurface. Smallpits,scratchesandmarkscanbeseenonbodyofbottlebutdon’t reallydetract. There isatinysplitonthetopof the liponlyabout 1mm, this is frommanufacture. It’s possible the top has just beenslightlyre-shapedbyafractionofamillimetre,thisisonlyapossibilityaswereallycannottell forsure.Thereisashallowandsmallburstbubbletotherightseamnear theshoulder. Hassome lightstain internallydown the leftsidewhichdoesnotdetractinanyway.Overall a superb example of one of Australia’s best pictorial marble bottles.