Sold for A$67
L. McSwiney / Rochester. No potters stamp. (Victoria) Demijohn Impressed Small internal thread stoneware demijohn. Tan top. Impressed to shoulder. 1/4 Gallon. 201 mm. 1900s
Very Good. No handle or stopper with this one. This has the large print, looks like the O of Rochester is a zero. A little fine wear to lip with minor pinpricks. Scratch or two to neck from the wire handle that would have been in place. Wear with small flakes around most of the shoulder edge. Couple of very small flakes to front right base edge. Impact to rear base edge has a horseshoe crack from it over about 14 x 9 mm. Discoloured body throughout, some fine scratches and a few spots of glaze wear as well. One of three McSwiney variations on offer in this auction. Grade: 7.3 Estimate: $75 - 100
