Sold for A$55
Pair of Bottles: 1. John Hempsted & Co // Adams & Barretts / Jersey / Patent / Queensland / (Around Base) Lumb & Co Makers // Castleford. Smooth base. 2. Owen Gardner / Trade (Turret with Axes) Mark / Brisbane // Lamonts (Hand holding bottle) Patent / (Around base) John Lamont Maker Glasgow. Smooth base. (Queensland) Aerated Water Various Stick bottle & Lamont. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 234 & 225 mm. 1860s/70s & 1880s
The Hempsted is Very Good. Some dullness and scratches. Small flakes and chips around the base edge. The Gardner is Very Good. A bit of pitting. Some fleabites around the lip. General scratches and scuffs. A really good pair of bottles. Grade: N/A Estimate: $$60.00 - $80.00
