Sold for A$1,550
W. H. Dawbarn & Son / Patent // Melbourne / & / Sandridge. Dot to centre of base. Original Cap. Original multicoloured swirled marble stopper. (Port Melbourne, Victoria) Aerated Water Patent Applied top. Metal cap attached with wire (Patented by Alfred Felton in Victoria). Aqua. 10 oz. 205 mm. 1870s
Near Mint. Some light dirt inside which will soak out. Metal cap has some green verdigris type corrosion, but is very solid, even has parts of the perished inner rubber seal on it that sits against the lip of the bottle. One small fisheye to base edge. A few light scratches and scuff marks. A few tiny impacts to base edge. Shallow surface bubble. The original swirled marble is a rarity in its own right! Just a wonderful example of an extremely rare complete version which will clean up beautifully. Grade: 9 Estimate: $750 - 1000
