Sold for A$33
Pair of Dixon bottles: 1. P. G. Dixon / Rosslyn St / Melbourne. 2. P. G. Dixon & Co / Rosslyn St / Melbourne. Base Mark: J K / W / 1108. Aerated Water Various 1. Applied top. Torpedo. Aqua. 10 oz. 2. Applied top. Hogben. Aqua. 10 oz. 1. 233 mm. 2. 235 mm.. 1880s
1. Very Good. Some inner lip annealing marks. Some inner dirt that should wash out. Surface grime which will clean off. Little potstone behind the second S of Rosslyn has a small butterfly bruise associated. Some scattered scuffs, scratches and fisheyes. Embossing is very strong, this will clean up nicely. Good example of this earlier variation without the trade mark and without the & Co. 2. Very Good. Stained throughout. Deep scratch to rear lip. Impact fracture curving over 10 mm to uderside of right applied lip, this does not go all the way through, but then on the inside through from here is a further 7 mm fracture in the surface. Some crazing to outer neck. Scuffs and scratches throughout. Couple of surface lines in the rear look to be annealing type marks. Some little impact marks and fisheyes. Lightly embossed, which is always the case with these hard to get bottles. Grade: N/A Estimate: $50 - 75
