Sold for A$1,300
W. Leak & Sons / (Flying Eagle) / Trade Mark / Benalla. Base Mark: (Dot). (Victoria). Aerated Water. Patent. Hogbens Patent. Stepped neck. Applied blob top. Aqua. 10 oz. 220 mm. 1880s
Very Good. (7.5). Hazy throughout. A little wear and a thin scratch or two around the lip. 9 x 1 mm streak near Benalla is a making lump. Spot of rust to rear base edge. 5 x 2 mm flake near Sons is also a making mark. A few fisheyes and impact marks. Slightly pitted scuffed scratch to left and under the wing of the trade mark. Some other scratches and scuffs scattered around. A bit of fine wear around the shoulder as well. One or two little surface bubbles. Trade mark is very heavy on this one. A little high point wear to some of the embossing. A solid example of a rare and very sought after bottle. Estimate: $1000-1500
