Sold for A$3,900
J. G. Spain / J. G. S / Kyneton / British Syphon Co / London. No base mark. Spout: J. G. Spain. (Victoria). Aerated Water. Soda Syphon. Applied top, tooled finish. Ruby flashed. 30 oz. 235 mm. 1910s
Very Good. (7.6). Spout comes off freely to reveal a damage free, mostly clear lip with some ruby swirls. One little upper lip fisheye. Usage wear in a fine band around the upper body and another towards the pedestal base to lower body. Little flake to lower front left near the pedestal base. General scratches scattered around, typical of a syphon that has seen some use over the years. Heavy usage wear under the heel. Couple of tiny nicks. A couple of little fisheyes as well. Pedestal base is clear, this is a ruby flashed syphon with the ruby having been applied to the inside during manufacture. Very rare and sought after in this colour, this is the first we have sold. Estimate: $1500-2000
