Sold for A$920
J. T. Shepheard & Co / (Star with Star / Works) / Geraldton // 4. (Western Australia) Aerated Water Torpedo Applied top. Cobalt. 13 oz. 230 mm. 1880s
Good. Polished. Oiled internally. Still a tad dull internally. Remains of surface etching throughout. The embossing is a tad rounded, but still quite good, the star works wording on the star which is often poor on polished examples is clear on this one. The 4 near the rear base is nearly totally polished off. Left side near base point has a circular area which is a making mark, there is a small surface bubble in the middle of this. Below the E of Geraldton is a small impact flake and very small bruise next to this. Remains of scratches throughout, there are plenty of pitted marks and little impact marks to be found as well. A solid, typical example of an iconic coloured Australian torpedo. Grade: 6.4 Estimate: $1000 - 1500
