Sold for A$20
Both embossed: Country / (Spade with M. B / C. V Initials) / The property of / (around base) The manufacturers Bottle Co. of Victoria Pty. Ltd. No base mark. (Victoria). Beer. Crown Seal. 1. Early machine made lip with offset seams. Olive green. 26 oz. 2. Applied top, spun finish. Dark amber. 26 oz. 295 & 305 mm. 1910s - 1920s
N/A. (N/A). 1. VG. A bit hazy throughout, looks to have been oiled internally. Little flake to right lip. Little nibbled impact to lower front right lip crown as well. Scuffs and scratches scattered around with fisheyes and impact marks as well. Some wear to the embossing. 2. EXC. A little fine inner dirt which will soak out. Couple of little spots of wear amongst the spade. Some fine scratches and minor marks. Minor nick to mid rear. A great, early example. Estimate: $20-40
