Sold for A$620
H. E. Reading / Bunbury. W. A // Trade Mark / Rd on both shoulders // Reliance Patent / 4 / Sole Makers / Dan Rylands Ld / Barnsley. (Western Australia) Aerated Water Codd Reliance Patent. Torpedo base. "Hybrid". Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 251 mm. 1890s
Repaired. The top has been expertly replaced. Bottle is polished. Still stained in the grooves. Scratches to the surface. A few tiny fisheyes and marks. Needs another good clean. A worthy example of a rare bottle. Grade: 0 Estimate: $800 - 1000