Sold for A$75
Original / Spengler's - on applied shoulder seal. No base mark. Spirits Gin Applied top. Tapered square case gin with wood mould lines down each side. Dark Amber Green with varying swirls throughout. 12 oz. 195 mm. 1880s
Excellent. Top has extremely crudely been twisted on, causing the neck to twist as well and a drip of glass between the neck and lip to be stretched to breaking point. This is only very small to the left side of the seal, with a groove below from the twisting. Never have we seen a top this crudely applied. There are some dull spots and rust spots to the outside. On one corner half way down is a pitted scratch with some nibbles and flaking over about 20 mm. There is some dirt on the inside. Some crude swirls of coloured glass can be seen as can several airbubbles. Not only is it an unusual seal on this bottle, but with the amazing crudity, this is a truly unique piece. Grade: 8 Estimate: $75 - 100
