Sold for A$3,100
J. L. Cushan / 137 / J L / C / 137 / Gunnedah // Please / Return. No base mark. Original stopper: J. L. Cushan / 137 / J L / C / 137 / Gunnedah. (New South Wales) . Aerated Water. Lightning Stopper. Applied top, lightning stopper. Original stopper with red/orange print. Dark Green. 10 oz. 210 mm without stopper. 1890s
Excellent. (8.2). Original stopper is great, just a little scratch or two. The original wire only has surface corrosion. Two 4 mm marks just behind the right hand lug, not sure if these are deep scratches or making marks, regardless, they are minor. Some inner dirt which should soak out. Couple of little surface bubbles from making. 4 x 3 mm shallow impact flake to rear base edge, this is minor. Tiny surface nick just up and across from this. Tiny surface flake to front near right base edge, most would not even notice or mention this as it is so minor. Fine usage wear to the heel, there is one tiny surface nick that is barely even noticeable. Tiny surface nick to the 7 on the upper 137. Tiny mark to the E of Return is a making mark. Embossing is superb with only one or two tiny nicks. The odd fine scratch and minor mark, one slightly deeper scratch over a short distance near the front base edge. Wonderful example of this extremely rare bottle, we have never sold one of these before. Estimate: $2000-3000
