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Came across this Amber 7up on eBay and took a chance on it.

A COOLER OFFA FRESHER UP
ALKALINE
REACTION
SETTLES THE STOMACH


MIN CONTENTS 7 FL OZS


29S6 embossed on heel
no markings on the bottom of the bottle.

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Condition is not the best. But it is a standard type Amber bottle. The Amber 7up chart only lists the San Diego plant as having made this bottle in 1936.

Ive seen a few of the embossed U7P bottles similar to mine, but can't find any right off that aren't embossed.
 

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I like the amber colour , you don't really see a lot of them , don't think 7 up used these for very long
 
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Nice find even if in poor condition!

Even though I live in the San Diego area I still don't have one of the slim-ambers. They are a favorite with local collectors and command top dollar in excellent condition. They were made for two years in 1935 and 1936 and only produced in San Diego. I have seen lots of them over the years but never one in pristine mint condition. Examples in near mint condition can go for as much as $700

Here's a picture of one in somewhat descent condition that sold on eBay in 2014 for $449.95

7up Bottle Amber San Diego Sold ebay Jan 5, 2014 $449.95.jpg

And here's the chart you referred to that was compiled by local historian and collector Cecil Munsey

7up Amber ten cities (640x500) (500x391).jpg
 
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I'm surprised there are no markings on the base. Every example I've ever seen was made by Owens-Illinois and has Star Beverage Co. on it like these ...

7up Amber San Diego eBay May 2015 $142.50 Base.jpg

7up Amber San Diego Star Beverage Co Owens Illinois Base.jpg

Have you examined your bottle closely for a makers mark?
 
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P.S. ~ P.S.

I'm also surprised the neck isn't embossed with u7p - It appears you have a variation I've never seen!
 
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To give you some idea of value vs. condition, here's one that sold on eBay in May of 2015 for $142.50 ...

7up Bottle Amber San Diego eBay May 2015 $142.50.jpg

7up Bottle Amber San Diego eBay May 2015 $142.50 Cap.jpg
 
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Here's the back label on a typical San Diego slim-amber for those who might never have seen it ...

7up Bottle back label (2).jpg

7up Bottle back label.jpg
 
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By the way ...

The amber 7up is the second most valuable and sought after San Diego acl there is. The rarest and most sought after is the "30 Below" that is practically impossible to find in any condition. These particular examples belong to a friend of mine and the values shown are for bottles in near mint condition ...

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SODAPOPBOB said:
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Jb

I'm surprised there are no markings on the base. Every example I've ever seen was made by Owens-Illinois and has Star Beverage Co. on it like these ...

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Have you examined your bottle closely for a makers mark?
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Those were both things that surprised me too.
That it was not embossed with u7p. That there are no markings on the base. I would have thought at the very least it would have an Owen-Illionois mark but it doesn't.


I was wondering what the "29S6" markings meant on the heel though?

I have seen pics of the one I believe you photographed in a local museum near you.

I did okay then based on the valuations of the others. $40 + a little shipping.
I wish the back were more legible but it is what it is.
 
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Great find! I still do not have any type of amber 7up. But hopefully soon.
 
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