Sold for A$50
Four Pickles: 1. The / Johnson / Condiments / Company / Ltd. Smooth base. 2. S. Freeman & Sons Ltd. Smooth base. 3. Norris & Sons / Limited. Smooth base. 4. S. Freeman & Sons Ltd. Smooth base. (New South Wales) Household Pickle 1. - 3. Round. Spun finished top. Sun coloured amethyst. Pint. 4. Square. Sloping shoulder. Tool finished top. Dark Sun coloured amethyst. Half Pint. 181, 188, 185 & 150 mm. 1910s
1. Very Good. Back is much darker than the front showing it the way it has been sitting out in the sun over many years. Deeper scratches to the back too also showing how it was exposed. 15 x 7 mm slice chip down the back top. A couple of small impacts at the front base edge. Dull and stained inside. Great embossing. 2. Very Good. Polished. Still a bit hazy inside. Some scratches and scuffs. Short curved deeper scratch under the MA of Freeman. Nice dark natural purple colour. 3. Very Good. Polished. One side is a dark purple and the other almost clear - obviously been sitting out on the ground with one side exposed to the sun over many years. Still some light stain. Regular scratches and scuffs around. Strong embossing. Nice colour(s)! 4. Good. Stained all over. Etched surface in places with wear and scuffs. Surface 6 x 4 mm bruise to the left side. Little flake chip off the front left base corner edge. Brilliant dark colour. Should clean up beautifully. Grade: N/A Estimate: $30 - 40
