Not Sold
Three J. O. Ladd ginger beers: 1. J. O. Ladd / Adelaide. No Potters Stamp. 2. J. O. Ladd / Adelaide. No Potters Stamp. 3. J O Ladd. Potters stamp: Patent Enamelled Stone Ware / Doulton & Co / Lambeth Pottery / London. (South Australia) Ginger Beer Various 1. Blue Top. Impressed. 10 oz. 2. Blue Top. Impressed. 10 oz. 3. All White. Impressed. 10 oz. 1. 168 mm. 2. 167 mm. 3. 162 mm.. 1860s-1870s
1. Fair. Two wide cracks to the lip curve their way down the neck, one goes a third of the way into the white body as a hairline. Another hairline from one of these below the front lip goes to the shoulder at the right. A couple of shallow flakes around the shoulder region. Large flake chip under front base edge, another similar sized example under rear base edge. Chip to front left base edge. Some other nibbled chips and flakes around base edge. Glaze wear throughout with some scratches scattered around. Not one you see often. 2. Excellent. Tiny flake to rear lip may be a blow out. Lump to right lip with some wear, this is a making mark. Nick or two to shoulder edge. Shallow small flake under base edge. Some discoloured spots and minor scratches. Lovely light coloured top, this is a really good example of an unusual example. 3. Good. A little wear and minor flake to upper front lip. Some minor shoulder wear. 95 mm hairline to rear which is discoloured in places. Chip under right base edge. Small chip to base edge below potters stamp. A little discolouration, some minor glaze wear and scratches scattered around. A great, early bottle with an unusual, early Doulton potters stamp. Grade: N/A Estimate: $100 - 150
