Sold for A$120
Pair of Bennett bottles: 1. G. H. Bennett / Trade (GHB within a Flag) Mark / Richmond. No makers mark. (Victoria). 2. G. H. Bennett / Trade (GHB within a Flag) Mark / Richmond. Base mark: (KBC monogram) / 4787. (Victoria). Aerated Water Miscellaneous 1. Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 2. Applied top. Aqua. 13 oz. 1. 233 mm. 2. 233 mm.. 1890s
1. Very Good. Tiny nick to front upper lip. Couple of fisheyes and some scuffs to the lip. Thin streak or two of haze internally, small patch or two of dirt as well. Some scuffed, long, discoloured scratches down the right, another shorter one to the front and some more to the rear which aren't discoloured. Some other scuffs and scratches. Small surface bubble to right shoulder. Some fisheyes. Nice large blob top, one of the better ones I have seen as this is not polished, yet remains shiny! 2. Very Good. Some fisheyes and impacts around the lip. Deep, wide and scuffed scratch down the rear. Short pitted scratch to front shoulder. Some inner haze and fine dirt. Scuffs and scratches externally with some fisheyes. Still quite shiny throughout. Some scuffs to the lower front across the embossing. A decent pair of bottles from a larger than life character who was even Mayor of Richmond for a while. Grade: N/A Estimate: $75 - 100
