Sold for A$500
The Adelaide Bottle Co-operative Society / Pickaxe Brand / (Pickaxe) / Trade Mark Regd / Limited // The property of / (around base) The Adelaide Bottle Co-operative Society Ltd. Base Mark: (Dot). (South Australia). Beer. Ring Seal. Champagne. Spun finished top. Amber. 26 oz. 303 mm. 1910s
Very Good. (7.2). Fold to inner left lip from making. A bit hazy throughout. Little split to upper right lip. Little nibbled spot to upper front lip ring. Fold to front heel is a making mark. Fisheyes and impact marks to be found. Little nibbled impact to a T near the base edge. One or two little flakes to the main embossing, a little high point wear as well. Plenty of scuffs and scratches scattered around, including a couple of scuffed patches near the trade mark. What a colour! Holding this up to the light gives a honey amber appearance, there are some darker amber swirls to the lower part of the bottle. You can see some slight olive tones in some light situations as well. Very different colour to the usual green ring seals.. Estimate: $200-250
