Sold for A$55
Pair of Gins: 1. AVH in applied seal on shoulder // A van Hoboken & Co / Rotterdam // A van Hoboken & Co / Rotterdam. Smooth base. 2. v Hoytema & Co. Square to centre of base. Spirits Gin 1. Dutch Case Gin shape. Applied seal, Applied flat top. Black. About 24 oz. 2. Dutch Case Gin shape. Applied, flat "pigsnout" type top. Black (Dark Olive). 26 oz. 250 & 239 mm. 1860s-1880s
1. Excellent. A bit of dirt and dust around the surface. Also a bit dirty inside. Some typical scuffs and scratches around the bottle. Smaller size, very square edges and well formed bottle. 2. Excellent. Typical sized goldfields era Hoytema gin. Some dirt inside still. Dull patches and a few scuffs and scratches outside. An odd little impact mark. A good looking, early, Australian found bottle. Grade: N/A Estimate: $40 - 60
