Sold for A$45
E. B. Torpy / Chillagoe. No base mark. (Queensland) Aerated Water Codd Applied top. Traditional codd style patent with two tear drops. Aqua. 13 oz. 235 mm. 1890s
Repaired. The top 34 mm has been glued on, the glue is yellow and protruding, so a pretty rough job. It also has a lamont top in place, so not matched very well! The body has some stain. Couple of tiny impacts to neck. A few fisheyes and impact marks to be found. Shallow surface bubble to rear base edge. Part of the Y is flaked. Some scuffs and scratches. A very rare north Queensland bottle. Grade: 0 Estimate: $50 - 75
