Sold for A$120
Pair of Melbourne codds: 1. O'Sullivan Purcell & Co, Melbourne. 2. G. H. Bennett, Richmond. (Victoria) Aerated Water Codd 1. Applied top. Four way pour Dobson style patent with four dimples. Aqua. 13 oz. 2. Applied top, tooled finish. Four way pour Dobson style patent with four dimples. Aqua. 13 oz. 1. 246 mm. 2. 251 mm.. 1890s-1910s
1. Very Good. Polished. Stained throughout with scuffs, scratches and fisheyes scattered around. A horseshoe surface fracture to edges of an airbubble. Great, heavy embossing has some high point marks, but pretty good overall. Little impact flake to base heel. Possibly unusual, this was made by Kilner Bros Ltd of London with a K. B. Ld L base heel mark. 2. Fair. Polished. Thin inner lip bruise, some stain here too. Has slipped in the tumbler, so there is a deep, wide band of very heavy wear to the entire base edge. Bruise to side chamber. Some scuffs, scratches and fisheyes remaining. Grade: N/A Estimate: $30 - 50
