Sold for A$10
J. W. Burmester Oporto (around shoulder). Base Mark: Dot inside a deep recess. (Portugal). Wine. . Applied top. Black. 26 oz. 300 mm. 1870s
Very Good. (7.2). In 1730, Henry Burmester and John Nash founded a cereal company in London, before moving to Vila Nova de Gaia in 1750 to bring Port to Britain and Europe. The company passed through generations until, in 1834, Johann Wilhelm Burmester – a direct descendant of Henry – landed in Oporto. Flake to base edge and another to heel which is a bit nibbled. A bit hazy with some wear, scuffs and scratches scattered around. Strong embossing has some wear, the U has had rust on it which has come off and flaked it a little. Couple of little thin flakes. Very small bruise to upper neck. Little nibbled impact to bottom of lip collar. We have never sold one of these before. Estimate: $20-30
