Sold for A$145
South Australian / A. M. Bickford & Sons / Proprietors / Adelaide / Aerated Water Factory / Made in France. No base mark. Metal spout impressed: A. M. Bickford & Sons Ltd and cap on top of spout has H&S monogram (Hall & Sons presumably) (South Australia) Aerated Water Soda Syphon Round type. Sun coloured Amethyst. 30 oz. 236 mm without spout. 1890s
Very Good. Some stain inside. Spout comes off easily. Relatively light crate wear and scuffs to the body. Very nice deeply etched design. Some marks around the heavy base including some shallow chipping to the left side. Main part of the chipping is about 15 x 4 mm. Nice light amethyst colour. A lovely early French made syphon. Grade: 7.9 Estimate: $40 - 60
