Sold for A$310
M. E. Abbott / Registered / (Phoenix) / Trade Mark / Launceston. No potters mark. Ginger Beer Cork Stoppered Two tone, tan top, off white body. Impressed. 10 oz 167 mm. 1880s
Near Mint. Stunning bottle made by one of the Tasmanian potteries. Crude glaze throughout, tan glaze comes over the shoulder, with an extra speckled chalky section underneath this, this chalky effect is also through the neck and body glaze with some black speckles throughout as well. Impression is quite clear. Little flake below the N of Launceston at base edge. Some glaze scratches to be found. One of a few varieties that are available of this one. Grade: 9.1 Estimate: $150 - 200
