Sold for A$920
"Perkins XXX Ale and Stout / (Old Time Dressed Man drinking from a Mug) / This Quart is all right, I'll have another Perkins. // Perkins & Co. Limited. / First Prize Jubilee Exhibition 1887 / XXX / Bottled by Gooley's Patent / Perkins & Co / The City / Brewery / Brisbane / Australia / Prize Pale Ale. Base: Made in / England / X341. (Queensland) Beer Advertising Handled Advertising Jug. Multi-coloured. Quart. 165 mm. 1890s-1900s
Excellent. Has one chip off the back inner rim of 14 x 10 mm. Fortunately this barely affects the top of the lip (less than 1 mm) and is at the back. Some very light stain near the base. A little crazing. Some dirt inside. Gold leaf is worn on the handle. Brilliant vibrant colours to the print. Beautiful advertising jug, one of the most appealing in Australia. Grade: 8.2 Estimate: $900 - 1100
