Sold for A$6,800
Oscar Smith Pty. Ltd. / Trade (OS Monogram) Mark / Hobart / This jar is the property of / Oscar Smith Pty. Ltd. / and cannot legally be used / by others. Potters stamp: R. Fowler Ltd / T / Sydney. (Tasmania). Demijohn. Printed. Two tone, tan top, off white body. Black print. 2 Gallon. 380 mm. 1930s
Near Mint. (9). 7 x 5 mm flake to rear upper lip is not even through the glaze, this is very minor. Couple of small discoloured surface scuffs to upper left. Some fine surface scratches and minor marks. Brilliant example of an exceedingly rare demijohn, the first we have ever sold. You will not find a better example. We have the small one in this auction as well. Estimate: $2000-3000
