Sold for A$520
Deloraine / Trade / (C. / D. & A. / F. all within a diamond) / Mark / Factory. Base Mark: M. Aerated Water Codd Applied top. Four way pour Dobson style patent with four dimples. Aqua. 10 oz. 231 mm. 1890s
Very Good. This is the larger of two varieties, the other being similar in height but a bit thinner. Both are rare bottles. This one has a little bit of inner dirt and a drip type stain near the inner base, which should wash out. There is some texta on the rear. A bit of grime around the dimples and neck groove as well as the embossing. Some light scratches to be found. Superb piece in stunning condition. This is the same item that was in Auction 13, it was returned as the purchaser put this beside another example and found it to be 5 mm shorter. The upper lip is a bit smoother and may have had a slight polish, although original whittle marks can be seen to upper lip too, and so this is certainly not 5 mm shorter than it should be. At worst, it has had a very minor lip polish? Grade: 7.9 Estimate: $250 - 300
