Sold for A$370
G. H. Billson / (Shield) / Trade (Crossed Axes) Mark / G.H.B / Melbourne. Base: M. (Victoria). Aerated Water. Cork Stoppered. Blob Top. Dump shape. Tool finished top. Clear (very pale amethyst). 5 oz. 130 mm. 1900s
Good. (6.1). A bit dull throughout. 3 x 1.5 mm chip on top of the right lip and down from this is a bruise of roughly 6 x 5 mm on the outer front right lip. Back left shoulder and just below has two fine fractures of 6 mm and the back right shoulder has an even finer one of 4 mm. Some other small pit marks and the like around. 10 x 10 mm discoloured bruise under the left base edge. Scuffs and scratches. Good embossing although it does have some nibbles and the like over it. Cute little bottle, see also the aqua variety in this auction. Estimate: $150-250
