Sold for A$1,300
Trade / (Kangaroo with Joey) Mark. Smooth base.. Household. Jar. Lightning or swing stopper style closure. Ground lip. Aqua. Half Gallon. 260 mm with lid and bail in place. 1890s-1900s
Excellent. (8.5). Shallow slice chips along the top and inner back lip. Some other typical nibbles around the edges of the ground lip. Light scuffs and wear around. Wire and bail look original with some original black finish and rust. Lid has three small surfaced bubbles from manufacture on the lower edge. A great example of one of the most classic of Australia's preserving jars. Estimate: $1000-2000