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Sharpe / Bros. / Hands across / the sea / (Aust. within arm holding glass alongside N.Z. within another arm holding glass, making a toast together) / Trade Mark / (Medallion depicting building written: New Zealand International Exhibition / 1906-1907 / Christchurch) in front of reverse of medallion, (Internal thread demijohn bearing words: Health / Beverages / by / Hygienic / Process), (Medallion with Awarded to Sharpe Bros. ), (Medallion depicting Maori Chief bearing words: New Zealand International Exhibition / Christchurch / Kia-Ora) / Unnapproachable / (Sinking Ship bearing word Imitiation) // On shoulder: 9367 // On left side near base: Caution, This jar is the Property of / Sharpe Bros. & Must not be used by / customers for any purpose whatever / or proceedings will be taken. // On left side near base: To close the tap / turn hole in handle to front / DO NOT raise the tap on turning. Potters stamp: Pearson & Co / Whittington Moor / Potteries / Chesterfield. Ginger Beer Demijohn Two tone, black print on tan on shoulder, black print on off white on the body. Large opening internal thread top. One Gallon 322 mm. 1900s-1910s
