Sold for A$165
Pair of early Torpedos: 1. Thompson's // Superior / Soda . Water. No makers mark. 2. Bode Carreg & Co // Liverpool // Aerated Waters. No makers mark. (United Kingdom) Aerated Water Torpedo Torpedo. Applied square & slightly flattened lips. Aqua. 10 oz. 220 & 228 mm. 1850s - 1860s
1. Very Good. 12 x 5 mm bruise to inner lip which comes from a nibbled impact to upper lip edge. Tiny flake to upper lip edge. One or two nibbled impact marks. Some scuffed scratches. Some other scuffs and scratches. A few little surface bubbles. A nice, early Australian found bottle. 2. Good. Polished. Some inner stain remains. 5 mm fracture to inner lip. Small flake to upper neck. A couple of small spots of etching remain. A few scratches and minor marks. A nice, early Australian found torpedo bottle. Grade: N/A Estimate: $70 - 100