Sold for A$110
The / property of / and must be returned to / Loy Bros. Pty. Ltd. / Melbourne / & / Sydney / Caution / Persons Damaging, Wilfully / Retaining, Trading with or / Misappropriating the use of / this Jar / Will be prosecuted. Small 2 impressed at heel. Large X has been deliberately made by the potter into the shoulder. Has a Hoffman internal thread stopper with it to keep the dust out. (Victoria & New South Wales) Demijohn Printed Cork top. Tan Lip. Black Print. One Gallon. 332 mm without stopper. 1930s
Excellent. Hard to judge as these were obviously seconds from the pottery. The lower section from the bottom of the tan down is unglazed and likely had a wicker basket around it. This lower bit has some scuffs and dirt but is largely free of any defects other than those made by the potter. Lip is good. There is a stopper loose in the top but just sits there to keep the dust out. These are very interesting and quite rare and unusual pieces. Grade: 8.5 Estimate: $200 - 300
