Sold for A$220
Sharpe / Bros. / 11,787 / Hands Across / The Sea. / (Arms Holding foaming glasses with Aust & N. Z.) / Trade Mark / (Demijohn on a Rock Island) / Health / Beverages / By / Hygienic / Process / (Medals from New Zealand International Exhibition Christchurch) / Unapproachable / (Sinking ship with Imitation printed) / To close the tap / Turn hole in handle to front / Do Not raise the tap when turning // Caution. This Jar is the Property of / Sharpe Bros & Must not be used by / customers for any purpose whatever / or Proceedings will be taken. Impressed stamp: Pearson & Co / Whittington Moor / Chesterfield. Original metal tap. Demijohn Printed Internal Thread. Tan Top. Black Print. 1 Gallon. 338 mm without stopper. 1900s
Very Good. Wear to outer lip from the wire handle, this is discoloured. Some glaze wear to the shoulder edge. 13 x 18 mm chip to right base heel. A couple of little glaze flakes to the body. Some spots of grime. Some scratches and minor marks. Little glaze pops. Spigot has some spots of glaze wear. Some wear to base edge with a small glaze flake or two. Grade: 7.3 Estimate: $150 - 200
