Sold for A$1,470
The / Australian / Hair Preserver // Trade (JAP in a Diamond) Mark. Base Mark: JR monogram. (New South Wales) Medicine Hair Lotion Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 218 mm. 1890s
Very Good. This has never been seen before to my knowledge after having asked around some knowledgeable collectors. This trade mark was registered on October 15th, 1895 by James Curtin of 84 Market Street, Sydney. Along with the monogram, the signature J. A. Parker was registered. This bottle is hazy internally, but not the inner neck. Likely contents residue staining as the outer surface looks to be shiny as well. This has no obvious burial marks, I doubt it has been in the ground. Lovely whittled glass, the strong embossing is perfect too. A couple of tiny surface bubbles. Possibly a fine scratch or two, the most I can see though is my fingerprints. A great, possibly unique Sydney hair restorer, this is also quite large for a hair restorer! Wonderful item. Grade: 7.9 Estimate: $300 - 400
