The Rest of My 7Up Collection

[iggyworf]

Hey buddy thanks so much for taking the time to do that for me, All those were bottles I had never seen before and of course don't have. My oh my, could a man ever even get close to having all the variations 7 UP made? Always enjoy seeing new versions and variations. Have you ever seen a book that has all the makes and models in it?

No problem. Enjoy showing the bottles I have. No I have never come across a book of 7up bottles. Wish there was one though!

 

[Burkenhill]

With all these wonderful 7up collections shown, I couldn't help but get in on the act as well to show some of my collection which is of 1953 and earlier bottles (swimsuit lady bottles). I also have collected many of the cartons over the years to put them in, including some early ones. Other than the paper label bottles on the shelf, they are all in cartons in various places around our 1950's recroom/basement. Some time ago, I lined them up along the windows for purposes of taking a picture of all of them in a single group but they aren't normally there. I don't have a Tipperary standard shape amber but I do have a San Diego amber.

 

[iggyworf]

Burkenhill! You have some great 7up stuff. Thanx for postin! in the 6th pic the carton on the right sidein back row could you post a pic of that one please? Interested in it's bubble pattern.

 

[Donas12]

With all these wonderful 7up collections shown, I couldn't help but get in on the act as well to show some of my collection which is of 1953 and earlier bottles (swimsuit lady bottles). I also have collected many of the cartons over the years to put them in, including some early ones. Other than the paper label bottles on the shelf, they are all in cartons in various places around our 1950's recroom/basement. Some time ago, I lined them up along the windows for purposes of taking a picture of all of them in a single group but they aren't normally there. I don't have a Tipperary standard shape amber but I do have a San Diego amber.

Wow !!!! Thanks for posting you have a fabulous collection congrats!

 

[shotdwn]

Great Seven Up collection!! You have some really neat stuff in there.

 

[Burkenhill]

No problem. Enjoy showing the bottles I have. No I have never come across a book of 7up bottles. Wish there was one though!

Hi Iggyworf,

I'm happy to, though the bubble pattern isn't totally helpful. There are the 3 bubbles shown on the left side of the logo as would typically be seen on an 8 bubble logo or bottle. the rest of the crest is effectively zoomed in and it only shows a total of 5 bubbles. I am constantly on the lookout for more information on 7up in general and can't seem to get much further than the Soda Pop book that covers many brands. I'm not sure of the age of my 7up carton/box. The only comparisons I have is a 1930's Coca-Cola box that is similar in size but slightly different handle design. In Petretti's Coca-Cola book, he displays 2 other Coke boxes beside mine and gives them an age range of 1920's - 1930's. I don't know if this box originally contained paper label bottle or ACL bottles which would help narrow dating efforts.
I've playfully taken a number of pictures of the 7up carton/box that you asked for in different places in the basement to give little hints of our collection and our 1950's themed basement. I would be interested if others would show how and where they display their passion or hobby.

 

[WJarrell]

One of the most unusual "bottles" I have in my collection is this 7Up that I found in a display case in an antique shop, probably 40 years ago here in North Carolina. As you can see, it is not really a bottle, but a lot of effort went into making it. The "bottle" is 5 inches tall, and my first guess was that it was either part of a handle on a soda dispenser, or part of a display. The bottom is open, and almost looks like it is broken out, but closer examination shows that the opening is machine made, with a lip on the front portion of the hole. The crown top is partially closed off, with a small hole in the center. It seems to have probably been mounted on something, but what is interesting is that they went to the trouble of completely labeling the back of the bottle, down to a particular bottler in Asheville, North Carolina! There are some embossed patent numbers on the back heel, but they are partially hidden by glue or some other substance that I have not tried to remove. Anyone ever seen anything like this before?

 

[iggyworf]

Hi Iggyworf,

I'm happy to, though the bubble pattern isn't totally helpful. There are the 3 bubbles shown on the left side of the logo as would typically be seen on an 8 bubble logo or bottle. the rest of the crest is effectively zoomed in and it only shows a total of 5 bubbles. I am constantly on the lookout for more information on 7up in general and can't seem to get much further than the Soda Pop book that covers many brands. I'm not sure of the age of my 7up carton/box. The only comparisons I have is a 1930's Coca-Cola box that is similar in size but slightly different handle design. In Petretti's Coca-Cola book, he displays 2 other Coke boxes beside mine and gives them an age range of 1920's - 1930's. I don't know if this box originally contained paper label bottle or ACL bottles which would help narrow dating efforts.
I've playfully taken a number of pictures of the 7up carton/box that you asked for in different places in the basement to give little hints of our collection and our 1950's themed basement. I would be interested if others would show how and where they display their passion or hobby.

Wow! Great stuff. Thanx. My girlfriend collects coke and would love that carton. I was curious if it was a '3-1-3' bubble pattern. Like the two bottles I have.

 

[iggyworf]

One of the most unusual "bottles" I have in my collection is this 7Up that I found in a display case in an antique shop, probably 40 years ago here in North Carolina. As you can see, it is not really a bottle, but a lot of effort went into making it. The "bottle" is 5 inches tall, and my first guess was that it was either part of a handle on a soda dispenser, or part of a display. The bottom is open, and almost looks like it is broken out, but closer examination shows that the opening is machine made, with a lip on the front portion of the hole. The crown top is partially closed off, with a small hole in the center. It seems to have probably been mounted on something, but what is interesting is that they went to the trouble of completely labeling the back of the bottle, down to a particular bottler in Asheville, North Carolina! There are some embossed patent numbers on the back heel, but they are partially hidden by glue or some other substance that I have not tried to remove. Anyone ever seen anything like this before?

Even more unusual is the fact that it is a 'White Swimsuit' girl on the bottle. I have two bottles like that. It is a real bottle!

 

[shadeone]

My small "pre-1960" collection...