Sold for A$120
L. McSwiney / Rochester. No potters stamp. (Victoria) Demijohn Impressed Small internal thread stoneware demijohn. Tan top. Impressed to shoulder. 1/4 Gallon. 211 mm. 1900s
Very Good. This is the small print variety. No stopper in this one. Some minor nicks around the lip. Some minor nicks and very fine wear to parts of the shoulder edge. Some grime to be found. Series of chips or flakes to the base edge at the front to the right, these may be potters pulls. 95 mm hairline under the base. Wear around the base edge. Some discoloured spots to the body. Glaze wear to be found in places as well. The last R of Rochester is lightly impressed. Wire handle is corroded but solid. One of three McSwiney variations on offer in this auction. Grade: 7.6 Estimate: $75 - 100