Lot 771: Antique Tasmanian Chemist Bottles

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Sold for A$70

Five Tasmanian chemist bottles: 1. ‚Ñ•vi / C. Eberhard & Co / Chemists / Launceston. Base mark: M. 2. ‚Ñ•viii / C. Eberhard & Co / Chemists / Launceston. Bottle Made in U. S. A. Base mark: W. T. Co. / K / U. S. A. 3. ‚Ñ•viii / Chemists / Hodgman & McReary / Hobart. Base mark: AGM monogram. 4. ‚Ñ•vi / J. H. Lithgow / Chemist / Charles Street / Launceston. Base mark: W. T. Co. / A / U. S. A. 5. ‚Ñ•vi / Chemists / Rushton & Burton / Hobart. Base Mark: M. (Tasmania) Medicine Chemist 1. Applied top, tooled finish. Aqua. 6 - 8 oz. 172 - 157 mm. 1900s-1910s

1. Good. Sliver flake to both the front and rear upper lip. Rear one has an associated small outer lip chip. Bruise to front base edge. Small flake to rear base edge. Some fine scratches and marks. 2. Very Good. Dull inside, appears to be contents residue staining. A few scratches and minor marks. Lovely example. 3. Good. Large chip to front lip, there are some other flakes around the outer and upper lip as well which are a tad nibbled in places. Some scuffs and scratches. Couple of tiny base heel nicks. Some light haze internally. 4. Very Good. Stained throughout with some fine scuffs and scratches. A few base edge nicks. Good, crisp embossing. This is a nice looking bottle. 5. Very Good. Impact flake to rear base corner has an associated 14 mm sliver along the base edge from it. Tiny flake to rear base edge. Some light haze and a little bit of surface rust in places. Interesting combination of names with Burton on it, this is not one I am familiar with. Grade: N/A Estimate: $50 - 70
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