Sold for A$5,200
J. Schweppe & Co / Genuine . Superior // Aerated Waters / 79 Margaret Street. Pontil. (United Kingdom) (Late Kingsley Durdin Collection). Aerated Water. Torpedo. Applied, rolled lip. Green. Pontil. 10 oz. 198 mm. 1830s
Very Good. (7). Polished. Making surface splits around inner lip. Outer lip is heavily receded on one side, this follows the contours from making, however, the thinnest part looks to have a bit of rounded flaking to it, this could be from making, it is hard to tell. Upper half is great, strong embossing and just minor remains of the odd scratch or two and a small impact or two. These increase down the lower half to the base point, with remains of pitted wear, little impact flakes and scratches to the lower part including across the embossing. Some little open bubbles. An extremely early bottle with the Margaret Street address, these are very sought after. This is the first we have sold. This is from the late Kingsley Durdin collection. Estimate: $1500-2000
