Sold for A$65
1. John Fletcher / Trade (Crown) Mark / Warrnambool // Soda Water. Base Mark: M. 2. McDonald & Co / Trade Mark / (Crown) / Registered / Melbourne // M. G. B. Co. Smooth base. 3. Codds Patent Bottle / Extra Strong Glass // * / Star Brand. Base: Brand and numbers. 4. G. H. Billson / (Shield with crossed axes over G. H. B / Trade / Mark / Regd) / Melbourne // M. G. B. W. Co. Base Mark: 07 around B. 5. R. M. Goodfellow / Ballarat // Trade Mark / (Horse Head) / Registered / M. G. B. Co. Base Mark: Large outline G. (late Ern Taylor Collection). Aerated Water. Codd. Various 182 - 208 mm. 1890s - 1970s+
N/A. (N/A). 1. Poor. 40 mm crack down from the front left lip. Haze, some dirt, bit of wear and some scratches around. 2. Good. Stained and scuffy all over. Bottle is slightly flattened in the middle and bent forward from around the cross pinch. This one is probably slightly heat effected but hard to be certain. Embossing is good and a nice colour. 3. Good. Rough and worn, has seen a bit of use. 4. Good. Stained and has some opalescence. 7 x 3 mm flash type bruise in the front mid top. No more of these sort of marks stand out which is unusual for this sort of glass. Doesn't look to be too many deep marks around. Embossing is strong. Should come up ok. 5. Fair. Two thirds of the upper lip has chips and marks. Some have been filled with glue that is yellowing and is grimy. 10 x 5 mm bruise between the dimples on the writing side. Dirt inside. Some general scuffs and wear. (late Ern Taylor Collection). Estimate: $50-75
