Sold for A$10
Pair of crown seals from Wellington: 1. Stone Ginger Beer / R. G. Thomas / R G T / W / Wellington / This bottle remains the / property of R. G. Thomas / and must be returned. Base Mark: A G M. (New South Wales). 2. R. R. Payne / (R.R.P. within a Diamond) / Wellington / This bottle always remains the // property of R.R. Payne Wellington. Base mark: Modern AGM monogram / V 95. (New South Wales) Aerated Water Crown Seal 1. Machine made. Aqua. 13 oz. 2. Machine made. Clear. 13 oz. 1. 225 mm. 2. 224 mm.. 1930s-1940s
1. Very Good. Some grime and red surface dirt around lip, down the inside at the rear and a patch or two externally. Some other dullness to be seen as well, however, looks like most of this will clean off. Scuffed area to front right shoulder, another to the upper left side of the embossed area. The G of the trade mark is flaked and nibbled, some minor marks to the T above this, flake to O down lower, the rest of the embossing is OK. Little impact mark beside N of ginger. T has a little flake. Short deep scratch near rear shoulder. Impact mark at front base edge. Little nick under base edge. Some minor scratches and impact marks. 2. Fair. Large chip to front lip with some fracturing over about 25 x 10 mm. Little flake to inner rear lip. Wear throughout in the form of scuffs, scratches and fisheyes. Some red dirty stain inside and under the base. Grade: N/A Estimate: $10 - 20
