Historical information

This demijohn was made for Sharpe Bros., brewers of non- alcoholic drinks such as Dandelion Ale, ginger beer and cordial. Sharpe Bros began in New Zealand and expanded to Australia in the early 20th century. The company was taken over by Cadbury Schweppes in 1972. The likely manufacturer of this demijohn was Hoffman's Pottery of Brunswick.

Significance

This item was recovered from the abandoned barn of the Pope family in 1971, when the property was sold to the Shire of Diamond Valley. This barn was located on the northern side of Pope Place and sketched by Ron Reynolds for the book "Greensborough and Greenhills".

Physical description

Glazed stoneware jar with dark brown glaze to top, narrow threaded neck with wire handle. Stopper missing.

Inscriptions & markings

Transfer text on front: "This jar is the absolute property of and must be returned to Sharpe Bros. Australia and New Zealand"

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