Sharpe Bros Australia New Zealand Printed Stoneware Demijohn

Sold for A$570

Sharpe / Bros. / 18,706 / 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 on turning // Caution. This Jar is the Property of / Sharpe Bros & Must not be used by / customers for any purpose whatever / or Proceeding will be taken. Impressed stamp: Pearson & Co / Whittington / Moor / Chesterfield on shoulder and O near the tap. Sharpe Bros. Australia and New Zealand Hands Across the sea stopper. Demijohn Sharpes Smaller top internal thread. Tan Top. Black Print. Gallon. 335 mm without stopper. 1900s

Excellent. A couple of flakes on the lip. A short scratch to the front lip. Ridge formed around the lower top with some light wear. Rust under the neck from the metal handle. Two or three flakes on the upper shoulder. Some wear and scratches to the lower shoulder. A bit of wear and light scratches elsewhere. Indents under the base from making. Wonderful print. Great looking jar. Grade: 8.2 Estimate: $200 - 300

Sharpe Bros Australia New Zealand Printed Stoneware Demijohn

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