Sold for A$22
Pair of Maughams: 1. W. N. Crowder // Adelaide. No base mark. 2. Downer & Co / Adelaide & Port. No base mark. (South Australia) Aerated Water Maugham Applied tops. Aqua. 10 oz. 280 & 270 mm. 1860s-1890s
The Crowder is Poor. Polished. It looks great but has a 90 or 95 mm curved crack through the side and over the shoulder. A couple of dull spots and minor marks otherwise. The Downer is Good. It has very light embossing. Dull all over and has opalescence inside. Scuffs and scratches. A solid bottle. Grade: N/A Estimate: $40 - 60