Sold for A$50
(Horseshoe shape) / When Empty return to / Sharpe Bros. / New Zealand / and / Australia / Hygienic Brewers / Caution. / Persons Detaining, Misappropriating / or Trading with this Jar are liable / to be Prosecuted. Impressed at back shoulder: Christchurch / Limited / Brick Co. Sharpe Bros Australia and New Zealand stopper. Demijohn Printed Internal Thread. Tan Top. Black Print. Gallon. 334 mm without stopper. 1910s
Very Good. But the whole lip is chipped and worn, deepest at the back but all is quite noticeable. Rust, more shallow chipping and wear on the underside of the top from the wire handle. Glaze wear, flakes and the like around the shoulder. A few chips at the base edge. Looks quite good, a decent example of a crudely made Demijohn. Grade: 7 Estimate: $60 - 80
