Sold for A$1,080
Dakin & Compy / Tea & Coffee / Merchants / Number One / Saint Pauls / Churchyard / London // One Pound / Of / Dakins / Royal / Patent Coffee. Dot to centre of base with distinct Diamond shape embossed around it. Household Coffee Jar Round section, tall jar. Crude applied lip. Dark Forest Green (would still be considered black glass by most collectors). Quart. 235 mm. 1860s
Excellent. Has been tumble cleaned but retains plenty of mould marks and character. Seams are light but appearance is that they always were. There are some light marks scattered around the body. Stunning heavy embossing and lovely rare early jar. Grade: 8.6 Estimate: $700 - 900