Sold for A$40
Keep the stopper tight / 1952 / This jar is the absolute property of / and must be returned to / Sharpe Bros. / Australia / & New Zealand / Original & Largest / Hygienic Brewers / Caution / Persons Damaging, Wilfully Retaining, Trading with, or / Misappropriating the use of this Jar, will be prosecuted. / Sharpe Bros / Trade Mark. Potters stamp: Pearsons / J / Chesterfield. Demijohn Ginger Beer Internal thread, two tone with tan top. Black print on off white body. 1 Gallon. 330 mm. 1950s
Near Mint. Tiny knock mark to upper lip, has a small hairline coming from it. A few light scuffs to the glaze on the lip. Short scratch to front shoulder down through the word absolute. A few other discoloured scratches to be found and some hard to see fine glaze scratches as well. A bit of discolouration near the base. Minor corrosion to the original wire handle. This does not have a stopper. A great example, these dated varieties are highly sought after by Sharpe's collectors. Grade: 9.2 Estimate: $50 - 75
