Sold for A$25
G. Hall & Son / Norwood // Lamonts / (Hand Holding Bottle) / Patent / The Castleford Bottle Co / Makers / Castleford. Base mark: (Dot). (South Australia). Aerated Water. Lamont. Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 225 mm. 1880s
Fair. (5.8). Heavily etched stain throughout. 15 to 20 mm section or inner front left lip is a bit flaked with some associated bruising. 15 x 6 mm bruise to inner front right lip. Small bruise to inner rear lip as well. 5 mm section of nibbled wear to lower rear lip. 50 mm pitted scratch to lower rear. Scuffs and scratches scattered around with fisheyes and impact marks as well. Some wear to the embossing. Rare bottle, the first we have sold. Can't recall seeing the Castleford Bottle Co makers mark before, maybe a precursor to Lumb & Co.? Estimate: $20-40
