Anyone heard of Franklin's Flip?

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Haven't been digging much lately but did happen on this ACL at a recent foundation excavation. Any info appreciated.

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I've seen bottles in a similar shape before but never this specific bottle , is there is no other writing or markings on the bottle ? perhaps faded from view on the back
 

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I can't find anything on this one. There is a Franklin Beverages, from Franklin Springs, NY.
 

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I've seen bottles in a similar shape before but never this specific bottle , is there is no other writing or markings on the bottle ? perhaps faded from view on the back

Here's the reverse:
Franklin Flip soda back.jpg
 

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I've seen references for a Colonial (1700s) cocktail called Benjamin Franklin Flip made with rum and eggs. As we know, Benjamin Franklin was from Philadelphia. I've also seen reference for other types of "Flip" drinks from that same era. But as far as your bottle and the soft drink are concerned, I can't find anything. And I mean nada, nothing. Your bottle could be kinda rare. ???
 

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Thx Sodabob! Appreciate the research. I'm cool with it being a rarity.
 

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I did a little more searching but still can't find anything regarding "Franklin's Flip"

By the way ...

1. What is that image at the top of the front label?

2. Are there any marks/codes/dates on the base?
 

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There are dozens of references for a Franklin Bottling Co. in Franklin, Pennsylvania but I don't think your bottle came from there because it has Philadelphia, Pa. on the back. As strange as it seems, this newspaper snipped is the only reference I have found so far for a Franklin Bottling located in Philadelphia. Other than the address it shows, I don't know anything about the company ...


1817 S 11th St.

[ The Philadelphia Inquirer ~ January 20, 1943 ]


Franklin Flip The_Philadelphia_Inquirer_Wed__Jan_20__1943_ (2).jpg
 

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And there's this from ...

1935 Philadelphia City Directory

Note; I cannot find any 1940s Philadelphia directories - 1935 is the closest I can find between the 1930s and 1950s. But it at least tells us that Franklin Bottling was in business in 1935. Notice the 1815 S 11th St address - the 1943 classified shows 1817 S 11th St


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But still zero - nada - nothing regarding "Franklin's Flip" ... :confused:
 

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