Lot 642: Pair of UK Torpedos. Strawson & Co, Liverpool and Talbot & Co., Ipswich. 10 & 6 oz.

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1. Strawson & Co / Chemists // Liverpool. 2. Talbot & Co / Ipswich // Trade (Fancy T & Co) / Mark / Registered. No base mark. (United Kingdom). Aerated Water. Torpedo. Torpedo. Applied tops. Aqua. 10 & 6 oz. 223 & 178 mm. 1860s - 1890s

N/A. (N/A). 1. Good. Polished. Plenty of inner etching remains. Burst bubble over the C of chemists actually has a small open bubble WITHIN it!!! Yes, a burst bubble within a burst bubble, can't say I've seen that before! Small open bubble next to this. A few other open bubbles. Some scratches and little fisheyes and impact marks remain. Embossing is a bit rounded from the polish job. A few of these early chemist bottles are found in Australia, a nice item. 2. Very Good. Some light inner haze down one side. Burst bubble internally behind the trade mark has dirt in it. Nibbled flake to base point, this has a shallow fracture under it as well. The first I of Ipswich is entirely chipped off. A few fisheyes. Plenty of scuffs and scratches scattered around. Some high point wear to the embossing. . Estimate: $20-40
Pair of UK Torpedos. Strawson & Co, Liverpool and Talbot & Co., Ipswich. 10 & 6 oz.
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