Sold for A$490
Sharpe / Bros. / 7199 / Hands Across / The Sea / (Arms with Foaming Glasses and initials Aust. N.Z.) / Trade Mark) / Medals / (Demijohn on an Island with sinking ship in front) / Health / Beverages / by / Hygienic / Process / Unapproachable / Imitation / To close the tap / turn hole in handle to front / Do Not raise the Tap on turning // Caution. This Jar is the property of / Sharpe Bros. & must not be used by / customers for any purpose whatever / or proceedings will be taken. Impressed stamp: Pearson & Co / Whittington / Moor / Chesterfield. Demijohn Printed Internal Thread. Very wide mouth. Tap to front. Tan top. Black Print. 1 Gallon. 340 mm. 1900s
Excellent. Some glaze wear on top of the back lip. A few light scratches on one side. Still has original cork insert in the tap hole. This is a superb example of this attractive Sharpes variety. Grade: 8.9 Estimate: $200 - 300
