Sold for A$73
Pair of WA Codds: 1. G. Flakelar / (Wreath of Shamrocks) / Trade / Harp of Erin / (Harp) / Factory / Mark / Kalgoorlie. Base: FBH / (Dot). 2. J. Dempsey / Trade (Dogs Head) Mark / Kalgoorlie. Base Mark: M. (Western Australia) Aerated Water Codd Dobson or Four way type. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 225 & 235 mm. 1890s - 1900s
1. Fair. Polished. Oiled. 40 mm crack to front lip. Another crack across the mid rear chamber goes about 40 mm as well. Some light dullness in places. Some nibbled impact flakes. Fisheyes and impacts scattered around. Some scuffs and scratches. Lovely colour. 2. Good. Polished. Dull inner lip. A patch or two of haze remains internally. Remains of some fine surface crazing, heaviest around the lower body and base region. Little impact surface flakes, fisheyes and impacts scattered around. Remains of some scratches and scuff marks. Pitted marks. This is the first large dog's head Dempsey codd we have sold made by the Melbourne Glassworks. Grade: N/A Estimate: $70 - 100
