Sold for A$1,760
(Two full thistles and one half thistle around the shoulder). Base: British Registration Diamond dated 1st January 1859 to Tower & Arrol. Goldfields Whisky/Whiskey Fancy shape with large embossed thistles. Ring around neck. Applied top. Aqua. 26 oz. 316 mm. 1860s
Very Good. Polished and acid dipped. Thin shallow open bubble to inner neck. 15 mm fracture from bottom of lip, this is likely from making, but is there. Remains of some very fine surface etching internally. Remains of a few tiny impacts and some fine scratches. Great detail to the thistles with some minor high point marks in places. Solid example of a rare and very sought after bottle. Grade: 7 Estimate: $1500 - 2000