Sold for A$475
Sharpe Bros' / Hands across the Sea / (Hand hold glass with Aust alongside hand holding glass with N.Z. making a toast) / Trade (Demijohn bearing the words: Health / Beverages / by / Natural / Hygienic / Process) / 2 Gold Medals N.Z. International / 1 Silver Medal Exn 1906-7 / Original / Un-approachable / Imitation (within sinking boat) / Largest Manufacturers / in Australasia // Persons detaining, misappropriating / or trading with this jar / are liable to be prosectued. No potters stamp. Ginger Beer Demijohn Two tone, blob top, internal thread with black print on off white body. One Gallon 320 mm. 1910s
Excellent. Really nothing at all wrong with this. It has a dirty appearance with horizontal streaks of black specks, these appear to be from manufacture. There are some scratches to be found in the glaze, a couple of horizontal ones exist on either side of the mid rear. A small glaze flake to the mid rear as well. Some wear to a protruding rim around the base which has discoloured at the rear. Some grime around the shouder. Really a nice example of quite a rare variation with this "cartoon" style print. Grade: 8.7 Estimate: $250 - 300
