GREEN ~ STRAIGHT-SIDED ~ ACL COCA COLA BOTTLE

[SODAPOPBOB]

I thought I had seen most/all of the different varieties of Coca Cola bottles, but I've never seen this one. It's currently on eBay ... Starting Bid @ $499.99Buy It Now @ $699.99 It would be interesting to know which bottler and glass manufacturer produced this bottle, and when? Is this a pre 1934 ACL? If anyone has information on this bottle, please share it with us. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-Emerald-Green-Coca-Cola-Prototype-Applied-Color-Label-ACL-Coke-Bottle-/121258270510

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

P.S. 1. The eBay listing ends this coming Sunday, January 26, 20142. I just sent Bill Porter an email asking if he knows anything about the bottle. Hopefully I will hear back from him later today.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Here's a picture of the base ... Is that a 20, 29, 30, 39 or some other numbers? What's that other mark I can't make out? And what about the line?

 

[zecritr]

not sure myself but wasn't something mentioned about the script and the way it is made?

 

[MichaelFla]

IMHO that's someone's attempt at faking a bottle. Of course, I'm no expert on bottles, especially ACL bottles. But the print on the script seems too thick or... I can't put my finger on it. Just not right. The print seems to have slipped a little on the word Delicious. Looks almost like Dolcious.

 

[cowseatmaize]

Wouldn't it be required to state Fl. Oz.'s somewhere? I don't see that as paint or embossed.I suppose it could have had a paper label also.I'm not trusting it or rich enough to buy it anyway.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

I'm keeping an open mind for the time being and not jumping to conclusions just yet. Some valid points have been raised which might be explained thusly ... The contents part, as well as other information, could have be on the backside of the bottle and that portion of the acl has worn off. The script looks post 1930s, but then again I'm not certain about that. The only thing I am currently certain of is that the slogan "Delicious and Refreshing" was first used by Coca Cola around 1904. But as to how many years they continued to use the slogan I do not know. I'm not suggesting the bottle is a 1904 acl, I'm merely pointing out the date of the slogan and the possibility that it might be the real deal. The wear on the acl could have been faked as well. However, under the zoom on eBay it looks pretty original. ??? This one needs some extensive research, but I admit I'm not sure where to start. I haven't heard back from Bill Porter yet, but hope to soon.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

P.S. Because of the eBay seller's use of the word "heel," it tells me they know a thing or two about bottles. Your average person most likely would not use the term "heel." Plus, they stated it was "a hard one to find," which sounds as if they have either seen or heard about other examples.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

The only emerald green Coca Cola bottle I am aware of is the one commonly referred to as the "Export" bottle which had a paper label with gold colored foil around the top and was only used during the 1920s and 1930s. Study the two bottles closely and see if you think they are similar in any way ... http://www.coca-colaconversations.com/page/45

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

P.S. Notice in the text of the "Export" bottle advertisement the use of the words ... "Delicious and Refreshing"