Lot 679: Old Labelled South Australian Bottles

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Pair of Labelled South Australian Bottles: 1. Plain ring seal. Label: Nett Contents: 1/6 Imp Gallon / Unicorn / Poison - Not to be taken / Methylated / Spirits. 2. Labelled: Appelt's / Lemon / Squash / Cordial / This drink contains not less than / 20 parts per centum of lemon squash / W. Appelt / Nurioopta / (etc.) (South Australia) Household Various 1. Offset seam through lip. Green. 26 oz. 2. Machine made. Clear. 26 oz. 305 & 301 mm. 1920s & 1940s

1. Good. Bottle itself has a large under base chip, another smaller chip and some further base nibbles and flakes. Curved partly burst bubble to lower rear. Some small flakes to inner lip. Some scratches to the surface and a spot or two of wear. The all important label is discoloured with a hole or two. Quite detailed though, the Unicorn brand was from Harris Scarfe's earlier days in Adelaide. (6.8). 2. Very Good. A large amount of dry grime and dust internally. Some grime externally. Some scuffs and scratches. Usage wear under base. One or two fisheyes. Long surface split down the bottle from making. Label has some stain, there is a couple of holes in the label and some tears to the edges. Interesting label. (7.7) Grade: N/A Estimate: $30 - 40
Old Labelled South Australian Bottles
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