EARLIEST ACL SODA BOTTLE(S) ?

[SODAPOPBOB]

ORIGINAL: morbious_fod

Indented hole.

I'm pretty sure these were used to hold the bottle in place so that they could apply the multi layer acls properly.

Becky ~

This quote is from page 7, and was contributed by none other than morbious_fod. It may be the "bubble" you are referring to. Also on page 7 is the photo of a "nub" variation of this that I believe was used for the same purpose. Stuff like this is a study unto itself. It doesn't keep me awake at night, but it certainly causes me to scratch my noggin on a regular basis. I guess you know that the image on old 7up bottles is referred to as "The Bubble Girl." So you see, you are not the only one. Lol [] Plus this particular amber 7up bottle is one of the earliest ACLs known from around 1936.

Thanks for your participation,

Bob

 

[morbious_fod]

You are correct Soda, the nub was the earlier gripping point for the acl process, around 1950 or so they started phasing in the indented bubble.

 

[bhainesinnc]

Again, thanks so much, for that will also help dating some of the bottles, at least to tell me whats before or after the 50's with just a feel of a thumb. I can't even tell y'all how much this has meant to me, for I can't get out and treasure hunt anymore, but thank goodness my dad had my brother and I stash all these away in the early 70's (wonder how many we walked to the local grocery and returned??) times were tough back then..LOL Still looking for a little info.. on this 12 oz. ACL sunspot, I do know that the trademark was registered in 38, but that's about all I can find. Thanks again, y'all are keeping this country gal grinning!!

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

With my brother's assistance (who is a photo-merging wiz) I was able to put together this line-up of what I call "THE TOP TEN" earliest acl soda bottles. All ten bottles are scattered throughout this thread and were contributed by the members listed below. But first I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge "madman" who posted a photo of a 1935 Jumbo bottle that I failed to mention in my last summary. Although, I am still not sure how I missed it. But based on madman's post, he said he had found "thousands" of them, and that this was the only unbroken one. So I apologize to madman, and include his Jumbo bottle here in the number two slot. Of course, there were numerous other bottles posted from this 1930s time period, but in order to keep it at ten I had to eliminate some. The ones shown range from 1935 thru 1937.

Thanks again to all members who have contributed to, and participated in this thread. It would not have been possible without your much appreciated help.

Sincerely,

SODAPOPBOB

(Starting at the top - left to right).

1. 1935 7up/green - wonkapete
2. 1935 Jumbo - madman
3. 1935 7up/amber - Cecil Muncey
4. 1936 Winner - bottlingco
5. 1936 Was-Cott - morbious_fod
6. 1936 7up/amber/squat - Dragon0421 > Note: Somehow this "squat' image got compressed. ???
7. 1937 Big Cola - Dragon0421
8. 1937 Natural Set Up - bottlingco
9. 1937 Craig's Root Beer - morbious_fod
10. 1937 Cleo Cola - T. D.

Let me apologize now in case I messed up somewhere. Thanks - SPB - []

 

[RIBottleguy]

Well, I didn't think my Brownie Club Beverages was that old! Here's mine, which must date from 1935-1937.

Here are two more interesting ones. The HEP has the date (1941) on the front of the bottle (bottom left).

Here's a "Deep Rock" from West Barrington, RI. The bottle can be green or clear, with a red ACL. The date on the base is either 1937 or 1947. Mine are in storage so I had to use an old photo.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

RIBottleguy ~

Thanks for the contribution. Where ya been all this time? We've been looking for one of those "Brownie Club" bottles since this thread got started. It would be great if you could narrow down the date. If you are uncertain how this is done, start by looking at the bottom and see what kind of bottle maker marks and numbers it has. If necessary, feel free to shoot us a photo of the base.

Thanks again, and we will look forward to hearing from you.

SPB

 

[T D]

Just so somebody else won't be upset and for reference purposes, the Cleo Cola post a few posts up is not mine. I wish

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

ORIGINAL: T D

I did a quick scan of some I have displayed, I hope these dates are correct...


Cleo Cola 1937 (White is faded on this one, there are examples with strong white paint) St. Louis

Golden Age 1937. Akron, Ohio

T D ~

Here's where I got it from page 3 of this same thread - dated 4-4-10. Plus the following two post after that are also listed as being contributed by T D, with a total of about seven individual bottles. Unless there are two T.Ds, then I am as confused as you are. ???

SPB

 

[T D]

Sorry to say so, but no confusion on my end. The Cleo Cola you have a picture of has a white Cleo Cola shoulder label. Mine does not. Your picture has a white background, mine has tile I laid with these two hands. The Cleo you have pictured in that post is from somewhere else...

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

T D ~

My apologies. I realize my screw up now. Like many of us, I keep a ton of soda photos on file, and accidently selected one that was not yours when I did the photo merge. I have about six Cleo Colas listed, both clear and green. And except for some subtle differences like the one you mentioned, plus the belly button/no belly button variations, the green ones kind of all look alike. As it is impossible for me to go back and change it now, I hope you won't hold it against me and choose to remain on the Top Ten list. After all, you do have a Cleo, and it is somewhere in the 1937 range, and that's what really counts. Initially, I thought you meant you didn't post one at all. But now I understand you meant just not that particular one. My apologies again; it was an honest mistake. Your bottle can still be seen on page three (as well as immediately above), and just for the record I have included the photo below showing some of the variations.

SPB