Sold for A$1,050
H. E. Reading / Bunbury. W. A // Trade Mark / Rd on both shoulders // Patent / Rylands Valve / 4 / Sole Makers / Dan Rylands Ld / Barnsley. (Western Australia) Aerated Water Codd Valve Patent (in Reliance patent grooves). Torpedo base. "Hybrid". Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 249 mm. 1890s
Repaired. The top has been nicely replaced. Top is quite glossy (with some sticker residue) Bottle has been polished but is still dull. Some stain in the grooves. Minor marks to the surface. A very worthy example of a rare bottle, not too many opportunities to get a Valve Hybrid! Grade: 0 Estimate: $800 - 1000
