Sold for A$60
Pair of Torpedos: 1. H. L. Lindsay / Brewer / Aerated Water // & Cordial / Manufacturer / Hay, N. S. W. 2. Thomas Trood / Sale / IV near the base. (New South Wales & Victoria) Aerated Water Torpedo Torpedo. Applied top. Green - Aqua. 10 oz. 232 & 228 mm. 1870s-1880s
Hay is Very Good. Dull and very scuffed around the middle. Dull lip. Makers marks, surfaced bubbles and the like. Actually fairly well embossed for these and a nice darker colour. The Sale is Good. Has 10 x 7 and 4 x 3 mm chips to the lip but also folds and indents from making. Dull and has baby oil inside. The embossing is superb. A nice pair of earlier Australian torpedos. Grade: N/A Estimate: $50 - 70