Sold for A$120
Keep the / Stopper tight / This jar is the absolute / property of / and must be returned to / Loy Bros. Pty. Ltd / Melbourne / & / Sydney / Caution. / Persons Damaging, Wilfully / Retaining, Trading with or / Misappropriating the use of / this Jar / Will be prosecuted. Hoffman embossed ebonite stopper. No potters stamp. (Victoria, New South Wales) Demijohn Printed Blue top, off white body. Black Print. Half Gallon. 250 mm without stopper. 1920s
Excellent. Rust stain around neck shows this isn't the original wire handle. Some light rust stain and marks elsewhere. Indent at front base edge is from manufacture. A bit of rubbing and wear around the lip and top. Surface scratches and scuffs. Attractive small demijohn and nice partner to the Sydney only version in this auction. Grade: 8 Estimate: $60 - 80
