Cleo Cola & BIRRELL'S Beverages

[nvsnoangel]

I have seen several old bottles since my mother was a collector(for her own pleasure). However I have run across 2 soda bottles of brands that I have never heard. The first is Cleo Cola, it is a 12 oz bottle, greenish. It was bottled by Silver State Carbonated Beverages in Reno NV. I have only met one person who remembers this soda, she is in her early 70's. The second bottle is Birrell's beverages, it is clear and 7 oz. It has no bottling company on it. Both bottles have painted on labels. Any info anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Sam_MaineBottles]

Hi nvsnoangel

Cleo Cola was started by Whistle in 1935. Advertising featured Cleopatra "Queen of Sparkling Drinks" and such items are quite collectible. If you can get a copy of Petretti's Soda Pop book you can see some of the advertising. I've heard of Birrell's but can't give you any info on that outfit.

Sam_MaineBottles

 

[nvsnoangel]

Thank you, Sam