Mineral / Soda Reference?

[BarbaraInCalif]

What (or who!) is the best reference for BIM Mineral / Soda bottles? I recently aquired a batch with about 10 old water bottles, about a half Californian, and my four different editions of Kovels aren't providing the information needed. Google isn't doing much better....

Thanks for the help,
Barbara

 

[epackage]

You can Tod's site which I am linking but not for value just history...http://www.sodasandbeers.com/SABShowBottle.aspx?Bottle=51391AB&Firm_Number=51391

 

[BarbaraInCalif]

That was quick...thanks!
I'm really interested in the history, though a rough idea of value is always nice.

Barbara

 

[BarbaraInCalif]

Hummmm..there are ~1500 Philadelphia firms listed and only ~150 San Francisco. No wonder it seems like all the good bottles are back east!
Anyway, was able to find all but 4 listed there, so I've gotten a great start.

Barbara

 

[epackage]

What are the 4 you couldn't find , I seem to have alot of luck searching the internet and would be happy to help you...
Jim

 

[BarbaraInCalif]

Thanks for the offer Jim. I spent a bit more time on the computer and was able to find references to the rest of the companys these bottles represent...from Waial-ua in Hawaii to Dyottville in Philadelphia. If values seem impossible to find I'll be back with more questions!

 

[epackage]

good for you Barbara, I like finding all the info I can as well....

 

[BarbaraInCalif]

Back to the original question: what book is considered the best mineral / soda reference? Is there anything similar to Zumwalt's 'Ketchup Pickles Sauces' out there? All the information and pictures in that book are priceless!

Barbara