Sold for A$266
Caution / This jar is the property of / Simmonds & Osborne / & Must not be filled for any purpose / whatever or proceedings / will be taken / 617 / Simmons & Osborne / Strength (Lion) & Purity / Trade Mark / Registered / Brewers of non-alcoholic beverages / Wellington / To open jar / turn to left. Potters stamp: Pearson & Co / Whittington / Moor / Chesterfield. (New Zealand) Demijohn Printed Two tone, tan top, off white body. Black Print. Internal Thread. 1 Gallon. 340 mm. 1910s
Good. Tiny nick to upper lip. Has a Sharpe stopper in place. Rusty wire handle. Scratch to right shoulder goes just through the glaze. Scuff spot of wear to left shoulder. Some wear to patches around shoulder. Body has some scratches, some discoloured spots and bits of wear. The spigot has been filled with cement. The upper hole which is filled has obvious chips around it. The underside is chipped as well. Chip to base edge below this has a hairline coming up from it and under the base a bit. Some flakes around base edge. Nice looking demijohn. Grade: 6.3 Estimate: $$150.00 - $200.00
