Sold for A$25
Pair of ceramic items: 1. Henry Aitken / Surgical Instrument Maker / Bishop-Hill / York / 1873 / Beware of imperfectly made / imitations / None are genuine / except labelled / with his name // Aitkens, / Improved / Porcelain Pessary / Modelled / 1848. 2. For Clarke's / (Pyramid fairy lamp) / Trade Mark / Pyramid / Reg in U.S. Pat. Off. / Pyramid Night Lights. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Both All white with black print. 1. About 70 mm. 2. 62 mm across.. 1880s-1900s
1. Poor. Broken at the bottom of the stem, the all important writing part is clear to see though. Little glaze flake at upper edge has a dark hairline coming from it along the rim. Another rim hairline on opposite side. Stained throughout with some crazing. 2. Very Good. Some smoky stain to underside. Fine glaze crack at around 4 o'clock coming onto inner recessed area. Some scratches. Deep scratch to left side of inner flat part. Grade: N/A Estimate: $$20.00 - $30.00
