Sold for A$260
J. A. Wilson / Victoria / Arcade // Imperial / Quartern / On Return of Bottle / 2D / Given. Smooth base. (Melbourne, Victoria). Spirits. Whisky. Oval section, flask shape. Double collar applied top. Aqua. Imperial Quartern. 150 mm. 1890s
Very Good. (7.4). Polished. Remains of some haze in places, mainly the neck. Minor open bubble to front base edge. Tiny surface bubble to rear base edge. Some little fisheyes and impact marks. Some scuffs and scratches. Crude lump of glass to inner front neck is a making mark. Great looking bottle and quite a rare Melbourne Hotel bottle. From the same proprietor (J. A. Wilson) are the well known, and scarce, Palace Hotel codds, we have never sold this tiny version before, only the larger half pint version.. Estimate: $100-150
