6 variations of A. W. Townsend cream jars. 16, 12 & 8 oz. 2 variations in each size. (Tasmania)

Sold for A$5

1. Contents Bottled By / A. W. Townsend. Base Mark: (Modern AGM Monogram) / G200 / M. 2. This Bottle Is The Property of / A. W. Townsend / And Must Not Be Used By Others. Base Mark: M416 / 2 / A G M. 3. Contents Bottled By / A. W. Townsend. Base Mark: (Modern AGM Monogram) / F1142 / M. Label: Choicest / Blue Label / Pasteurised / Cream / Vacuum Sealed / Keeps Fresher / Whips Better / A. W. Townsend - Ridgley / Phone: 238 / Approx. 12 ozs. Cream containing not more / than 25 rs. / Boric Acid / to the Pint / Jars and Caps / Complete / must be returned / To open lever lid off. 4. Contents Bottled By / A. W. Townsend. Base Mark: H / (Modern AGM Monogram). Label: Choicest / Blue Label / Pasteurised / Cream / Vacuum Sealed / Keeps Fresher / Whips Better / A. W. Townsend - Ridgley / Phone: 238 / Approx. 12 ozs. Cream containing not less than / 35% Milk Fat. / To open lever lid off. 5. This Bottle Is The Property of / A. W. Townsend / And Must Not Be Used By Others. Base Mark: (Illegible) / A G M. 6. Contents Bottled By / A. W. Townsend. Base Mark: (Illegible). (Tasmania). Household. Dairy. 1. Machine made. Clip on style top. Clear. Round. 16 oz. 2. Machine made. Screw top. Clear. Round. 16 oz. 3. Machine made, screw top. Clear. 12 oz. 4. Machine made, screw top. Aqua. 12 oz. 5. Machine made, screw top. Clear. 8 oz. 6. Machine made, screw top. Aqua. 8 oz. 1. 133 mm. 2. 134 mm. 3. 160 mm. 4. 162 mm. 5. 130 mm. 6. 123 mm.. 1930s+

N/A. (N/A). 1. VG. No lid - this has an unusual closure, it is not threaded! Probably had a push on cap. A little fine grime which will clean off. Right lip has a making fold, there is an associated fracture as well, this is a making mark. A few scratches and some minor marks. 2. VG. Quite dirty and grimy, this will clean out. 5 x 5 mm shallow flake to right lip edge. 5 x 5 mm nibbled flake to upper rear, this is a making mark. Some minor scuffs and scratches. We have never sold a large round example like this before. 3. Excellent. Has a lid which has a bit of corrosion. Some grime which will clean off. A few fine scratches. Label is OK, has some holes and discolouration. 4. Excellent. No lid. Grime which will clean off. Some scratches and minor marks. Label is pretty good, some scrunched up bits and discolouration. 5. Excellent. A little grime which will clean off. A few fine scratches and minor marks. 6. Excellent. Some grime which will clean off. Neither of these have lids. Estimate: $40-80

6 variations of A. W. Townsend cream jars. 16, 12 & 8 oz. 2 variations in each size. (Tasmania)

Lot 251: 6 variations of A. W. Townsend cream jars. 16, 12 & 8 oz. 2 variations in each size. (Tasmania)

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