Lynch's Ship Inn Hotel

Cnr. Pitt Street and Alfred Street

 

 

Left:

Seam-through-lip, Imperial Pint. Straight line "A.G.M." on base. Clear glass. So far only seen in this size. Rare. Embossed on front: "IMPERIAL THIS BOTTLE ALWAYS REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF LYNCH'S WINE & SPIRIT STORE PITT STREET CIRQULAR QUAY SYDNEY".

 

 

Left:

Close-up of embossing on applied top, Imperial Pint. Clear glass. Also available in Imperial Quart. Both sizes considered rare. Embossed as above except without the word "IMPERIAL"  near shoulder.

 

Left:

In this circa 1880 photo, the Lynch hotel can just be seen behind the horse and cart. The striped roof has a sign beneath it reading "David Lynch Hotel" (not visible on this scan). 

 

Publicans of Lynch's Ship Inn Hotel:

David Lynch 1871-1893.

Elizabeth Lynch 1894-1912.

William Lynch 1912-1925?