Sold for A$46
Pair of Torpedos: 1. O'Sullivan, Purcell & Co / (OSP Monogram) / Melbourne // M.G.B. Co. 2. Rowlands late / Rowlands & Lewis / Ballarat / Melbourne / & Sydney // Evan Rowlands / (Shield) / Registered 6 January 1880 / (Miner & Farmer) / (Coat of Arms) / Trade Mark. (Victoria & New South Wales) Aerated Water Torpedo Torpedo. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 234 & 241 mm. 1880s-1890s
1. Very Good. 14 x 4 mm bruise to upper, inner lip. Stained throughout. Some scuffs and scratches. Fisheyes and impact marks to be found. Heavy embossing has some wear to the high points but is pretty solid in general. 2. Good. A few impacts around the upper lip. One has a little flake from it. A second has a larger flake over 6 x 7 mm and an associated small upper lip sliver. The third has a 10 x 5 mm bruise from it. Nibbled seam near base point. Some very light haze or dirt internally. Some fine scuffs and scratches and one or two fine fisheyes. Embossing is a bit flat as per manufacture on the rear. Grade: N/A Estimate: $70 - 100
