help with coca-cola bottle, embossed tested on shoulder

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pickensbob

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bottle is 9 inches tall , embossed with the word ( tested ) on front and back, has an unusual design, heel has embossed, bottle patd nov. 10, 1925 and contents 9 fl. ozs. bottom embossed coca cola bot. co., central city ky.---- if interested send me a message or email dakotabob25@gmail.com. does have a small chip on lip and few flea bites, thanxs for an info.
 

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It is an impressive bottle - big and heavy with a heavily embossed design. I have often wondered about the "Tested" label on it; perhaps a reaction to a publicized catastrophe of the time.
 

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dos it have a town or state on it? that's a new one on me.
 

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Mine has the same town.The bottle manufacturer (mold maker?) is Root.
 

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thanxs for info., bottleopop. saw one on ebay for $75.00 ?????? if anyone wants it, $10.00, plus shipping
 

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