Sold for A$870
J. J. Trait / Trade (J. J. / T. in geometric design) Mark / Geelong. Back near point of base: M.G.B.Co. Aerated Water Torpedo Applied top. Aqua. 10 oz. 239 mm. 1890s
Very Good. Bottle is dull all over with some deeper scratches, mainly on the back. Around the very point of the base is some shallow open bubbles from manufacture. Inner neck has a series of surface annealing marks, about 10 to 20 mm down from the bottom of the blob, these are very difficult to see. Nice, crisp, clear embossing. Very rare Geelong torpedo bottle. Grade: 7.65 Estimate: $400 - 600
