Sold for A$45
Keep the stopper tight / 1951 / 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. Has an original Sharpe Bros stopper in place. Demijohn Printed Two tone, tan top, off white body. Black print. 1 Gallon. 325 mm without stopper. 1950s
Excellent. Tiny lip glaze flake. Some minor lip wear from handle. Scratches throughout to the highly shiny glaze. Crude making marks, one to left of upper stamp has a fine arched line that looks like a fine hairline, this is a making mark. As per usual with Pearson made demijohns, this is a lovely looking piece, with the dated series being quite collectable. Grade: 8.4 Estimate: $30 - 50
