Sold for A$900
H. Penney / Chemist / Sydney. No base mark. Aerated Water Cork Stoppered Applied top. Green. 10 oz. 153 mm. 1870s
Very Good. Polished. Some minor work to inner lip. The outer left lip has a surface impact fracture over about 5 x 4 mm. 2 x 2 mm impact flake to front left below the S of Sydney. Towards the left base are a couple of surface flakes that have been polished over. At the base edge below these is a 4 x 2 mm bruise. A few other little impact marks and flakes to the base edge. Some scratches remain and fisheyes and little impact marks can be found throughout. Little horseshoe on surface at rear shoulder which is the remains of a surface bubble. Plenty of little bubbles through the glass from making. A lovely looking bottle, the embossing is a bit rounded, but still very good. Very rare bottle from Sydney. Grade: 7 Estimate: $500 - 750
