Sold for A$495
Sharpe / Bros. / 19,958 / Hands Across / The Sea. / (Arms Holding foaming glasses with Aust & N. Z.) / Trade Mark / (Demijohn on a Rock Island) / Health / Beverages / By / Hygienic / Process / (Medals from New Zealand International Exhibition Christchurch) / Unapproachable / (Sinking ship with Imitation printed) / To close the tap / Turn hole in handle to front / Do Not raise the tap when turning // Caution. This Jar is the Property of / Sharpe Bros & Must not be used by / customers for any purpose whatever / or Proceeding will be taken. Impressed stamp: Pearson & Co / Whittington / Moor / Chesterfield. Demijohn Printed Internal Thread. Regular sized blob top. Tap to front. Tan top. Black Print. 1 Gallon. 344 mm. 1900s
Excellent. Very shallow 10 x 3 mm chip inside the top of the tap hole. Some surface scratches. Magnificent print. Superb example of a very attractive Demijohn. Grade: 8.7 Estimate: $200 - 300
