Sold for A$66
Pair of Marble Bottles: 1. J. Dixon / Prahran / Melbourne // M. G. B. Co. Base: J.D. 2. G. H. Elliott / Trade / E / Mark / Melbourne // Soda Water / Established / 1845 / Melbourne. Base: Large Triangle. Aerated Water Codd 1. Dobson or Four way type. Applied top. Aqua. 6 oz. 2. Hills type with three triangle dimples. Spun finished top. Aqua. 6 oz. 1. 198 mm. 2. 201 mm. 1890s-1900s
1. Excellent. Beautiful small sized Codd bottle. A few scuffs and marks to the surface. Shallow 4 x 3 mm imperfection on the face above the first A of "Prahran" from manufacture. Lots of bubbles and impurities in the glass giving an attractive crude appearance. Top example. (8.5). 2. Good. Polished. Still a bit hazy in the neck and top. A lot of pitting and small fisheyes still around the bottle. 9 x 4 mm bruise to the inner back lip. A few other fleabites and the like around the lip. Rear shoulder has a 6 x 4 mm bruise. 8 x 6 mm fractured bubble just behind the right seam line near the S of "Soda". A bit of wear to the embossing. Unusual variation with the triangle on the base suggesting a Sydney glassworks made this. (6.8) Grade: N/A Estimate: $50 - 70
