Sold for A$170
E. J. Harris & Co / Merchants / Tongala. Potters Mark: Bendigo Pottery. (Victoria). Demijohn. Impressed. Two tone, tan top, off white body. Impressed. 1 Gallon. 301 mm. 1900s
Good. (6). Handle is broken off. 14 x 12 mm chip to outer front lip. Outer right rear lip has a 8 x 9 mm chip. These are both not deep. Some grime which should clean off. Some discoloured scuffs and scratches. A bit of darker wear in places. Lumps and bumps from making. In 1903 E. J. Harris purchased the business of Messrs Goddard and son in Tongala, then E. J. Harris sold his general store to A. J. Mathews in Tongala in 1905 - so he only operated in effect for a couple of years, hence this demijohn is extremely rare. The first we have seen. Estimate: $300-500
