Sold for A$520
A. B. James / Trade / (Rooster) / Mark / Bathurst / Made in France by J. Origet & Cie Paris. No base mark. Original A. B. James, Bathurst spout in place. (New South Wales). Aerated Water. Soda Syphon. Round soda syphon. Clear. 30 oz. 239 mm. 1900s
Very Good. (7.1). Spout comes off freely to reveal a damage free lip. Hazy internally, this has been oiled. 3 x 3 mm shallow flake above the M of James. Upper mid right has a small patch of little surface bruises and nicks. 10 x 5 mm flat chip to rear pedestal base edge. 5 x 6 mm flake around from this. 8 x 5 mm nibbled flake to right base edge. A few other little slivers and flakes around the base edge and heel. Heavy usage wear under the base. Fisheyes scattered around. Plenty of scuffed scratches throughout, this syphon has seen a fair bit of use over the years. A few impact nicks and so forth. Decent example of a rare bottle with a great trade mark, this is the only one we have sold! Estimate: $300-500
