Sold for A$50
2 Ginger Beers (makers stamp variations): Old English / Bryant & Sheil / Bros. / Trade Mark / Quality / B & S / Purity / Wangaratta / Victoria / Aus. / Ginger Beer // This Bottle is the / Property of the Buffalo / Brewery, Wangaratta. One has a "The Bendigo Pottery / Epsom / Bendigo stamp. The other has a "Pinnacle / Brand" stamp. Ginger Beer Cork Stoppered Both Champagne Shape. Black Ink transfer. Tan top. 12 oz. N/A. 1914-1920
The Bendigo Pottery example has a chip to the front lip that has been roughly filled (14 x 12 mm at its widest points). There is a glaze flake to the rear lip as well. There is some light rust marks and scuffs and scratches to the body but really apart from the chip this would be a nice example. The Pinnacle has a chip to the outside front left lip that is 12 x 11 mm. The inner top lip has an 8 x 5 mm chip and a shallow 5 x 3 mm chip to the front right lip. There are some scratches near the base on the right side that are actually part of the manufacture. The body has some small rust spots, scrapes and marks but generally OK. Interesting looking glaze. Nice pair for someone to practice their restoration skills. Grade: N/A Estimate: $40 - 60
