Sold for A$42
On label: Prescott / Lemon / Fruit Cordial / (Lemon Cut in Half) / Serial No. 795 Guaranteed under the N.S.W Pure Food Act, 1908. / No. 795. Tasmanian Food & Drug Act, 1910. Serial No. 49 by / Cockatoo Preserves Ltd. Melb. Vic. Australia. / Preservatised. This food contains not more than two grains of / sulphur dioxide to the pint. F. Niven & Co. Melb. (Victoria) Household Cordial Applied top. Aqua. 26 oz. 366 mm. 1920s
Near Mint. This is actually a Champion's Vinegar bottle obviously, which has been utilised in later years by the Cockatoo Preserving company for their Prescott cordial as per the label. The bottle is from around the 1890s. This is still corked with the contents and the all important label, which is an unknown label to me. Some of the neck capsule remains as well. Grime with a couple of impact marks here and there. The all important label has a few tears to the edges, one at the bottom has taken out a few words. Label is a bit dark and discoloured as well. A great piece, I would not recommend this one for postage with the contents. Grade: 9 Estimate: $40 - 60
