EARLIEST ACL SODA BOTTLE(S) ?

[msleonas]

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[msleonas]

The last Brownie Club bottle I found today is an ACL, but it is a regular size bottle. The ACL is pretty worn off, but I am going to copy a picture from splante to show you the kind. I will also post a picture of the actual bottle's bottom.

 

[msleonas]

I found one like the one on the right. There is a C on the bottom and 1568.
Here is the bottom:

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

msleonas ~

Thanks for the forensic description and pictures. All of which are very cool and helpful. Let's focus on the "Block Lettered" bottles, as those are the earlier ones and best candodates for a 1934. If they are all Glenshaw bottles, most if not all of them should have a code letter on the lip. Please refer to the list I posted earlier where you will see that a "Q" stands for 1945. So the code date letters on the lip that we are looking for whould be a "G" for 1935, or an "H" for 1936. Anything later than these dates has already been established.

Thanks a million. If you do happen to find a 1934 Brownie Club acl soda bottle, you will be the first that I know of. Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it.

SPB

 

[msleonas]

Ok, thanks Sodapopbob. Either way, not sure if I will find another one where I have been digging. And just for the record, the ones I found, are they worth anything? Thanks Leona

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Leona ~

Not just Brownie Club bottles, but any acl with paint loss, unless it's rare, isn't in much demand or worth very much. A nice Brownie Club in mint condition might net $10.00, but that's about it. For me, the true worth is in the hunting, digging, and finding. Just as long as I'm finding bottles that aren't broken is enough to keep me digging and going back for more. And when you do find that special one, it makes it all worthwhile. So keep hunting. You never know what will turn up in the turn of the shovel or poke of the probe. And keep'em all (un-broken) until you learn to distinguish the keepers from the tossers.

As for the general values of soda bottles, e-bay (minus S&H) is as good a gage as any.

Thanks again.

Bob

 

[msleonas]

@SodaPopBob... []

 

[msleonas]

Should I delete (if possible) the not needed photos and postings?

ORIGINAL: SODAPOPBOB

msleonas ~

Thanks for the forensic description and pictures. All of which are very cool and helpful. Let's focus on the "Block Lettered" bottles, as those are the earlier ones and best candodates for a 1934. If they are all Glenshaw bottles, most if not all of them should have a code letter on the lip. Please refer to the list I posted earlier where you will see that a "Q" stands for 1945. So the code date letters on the lip that we are looking for whould be a "G" for 1935, or an "H" for 1936. Anything later than these dates has already been established.

Thanks a million. If you do happen to find a 1934 Brownie Club acl soda bottle, you will be the first that I know of. Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it.

SPB

 

[cyberdigger]

Only moderators can delete stuff after a 5 minute self-editing window, and unless Bob announces me otherwise, I see no need.. []

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

I agree - no need! This might eventually lead to someone actually finding a 1934 "Brownie Club" acl.

Here is the handiest reference I have to the existence of a 1935 Brownie Club. It is from my acl book. I don't have the 1934 refrences at my finger tips.

SPB

$23.00 and $9.00 ... R = Rare

Picture Number Date of Bottle Size Bottlers City 1993-1994 est.value 1998-2001 est. value