Lot 248: Four Half Gallon Fruit Jars: American; Federal; Queensland and Lightning.

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Sold for A$85

1. American / (Eagle holding American Flag) / Fruit Jar. No base mark. (New South Wales) 2. Federal / (Flag) / Fruit Jar. Smooth base. 3. Queensland / (Pineapple with Q inside map of Queensland) / Fruit Jar. No base mark. (Queensland) 4. Trade Mark / Lightning. Base Mark: (Dot).. Household. Jar. Lightning style fruit jar. Aqua. 1/2 Gallon. 239 - 247 mm. 1900s

N/A. (N/A). 1. VG. Chip to front lip which is hidden by the lid when in place, some other flakes and nibble around the lip as is typical of this type of finish. Some dust and grime which will clean off. Some scratches and the odd scuff mark. 2. VG. Shallow chip to front lip, not visible when lid in place. Another similar one to rear lip and a few other flakes as well. A bit of wear to outer lip. Some dust and grime to be found, this will clean off. Some scratches and the odd little scuff here and there. Nice example of this classic Australian Fruit jar. 3. VG. Oiled internally, this is hazy too, though much of this looks to be grime from the oiling. Some flakes around the lip, these are hidden by the lid. Shallow open bubble or two, some dirt amongst one of these to left of trade mark. A few minor scratches and marks. Should clean up nicely. 4. VG. Chips and flakes, mostly around the rear lip and all of which will not be seen with the lid in place. A little dust and grime which should clean off. Just a few scratches and minor scuffs. Lid has a chip. Nice whittled glass to the jar.. Estimate: $100-200
Four Half Gallon Fruit Jars: American; Federal; Queensland and Lightning.
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