Sold for A$570
Caution / The Stopper of this jar / must not be interfered with / or the jar applied / to other purposes / 2 / (Fancy shield like badge) / Thomson Lewis & Co / Manufacturers of / Golden Ale, Aerated Waters, & Cordials / Gold Medal London / 1898 / Branches / Petone, Wanganui, & Otaki. / Wellington. N. Z. // To close the tap / turn hole in handle to front / Do not raise the tap on turning. // 348. Impressed stamps: Pearson & Co / Whittington / Moor / Chesterfield // Large M near base. (New Zealand) Demijohn Printed Wide mouth internal thread (original wooden stopper). Tap hole to front (and original tap). Tan Top. Black Print. 2 Gallon. 398 mm. 1900s
Excellent. Has a little glaze flake and scuff to the lip. Some light other scuffs and scratches here and there. Small pottery blowout at the front left. A real beauty with all the original fittings. Grade: 8.7 Estimate: $150 - 200
