Need help with value of ACL bottles I found

[cowseatmaize]

I've never heard of Barrelhead root beer before and was curious about it.

[][][] That's about the only one I remember from my youth.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

The makers mark "sort of" looks like that of the Glenshaw Glass Company, whose mark was a G-in-a-square. Except I can't recall ever seeing their mark as a G-in-three squares. 1. Is it a G or some other letter? 2. The 76 surely stands for 19763. Which is puzzling if they switched to the mug label as early as 19744. More research is called for

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

I need to find an ad or something that shows an acl. In the meantime, both of these ads depict a mug paper label and are from ... 1. The Courier Express ~ Dubois, Pennsylvania ~ August 8, 1973 ~ Notice it says "Announcing"2. The Daily Freeman ~ Kingston, New York ~ July 1, 1974 ~ Notice it says "New"3. Bottle 'similar' to those in the ads and the only one like it I have found ~ Described as "1970s"

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

BullGill: I just found this, and even though it's not the greatest picture it clearly demonstrates they were producing the 16 ounce acl mug label as early as 1975. In fact, its not until 1975 that images of acls start to appear. Everything prior shows paper labels. But still weirdest of all is your acl bottle with the Canada Dry label dated 1976. However, that makers mark still has me puzzled. The only thing I can think of to explain your 1976 bottle is that it might have been produced exclusively for the Canadian market, especially if the makers mark turns out to be Canadian. Ad from ... Arlington Heights Herald ~ Illinois ~ October 23, 1975

 

[BullGill]

Great research! If the 76 means 1976 it is indeed later than the first Barrelhead ACL bottles produced. The other thing that is different is the "return for refund" and "money back bottle" the text is yellow instead of white like on the common bottles. I can not think of an explanation of why they would suddenly change the label just to change it back again. I went to an auction today and picked up a crate.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

BullGill: Check this out! Its a Barrelhead bottle marked ... [G] in-a-square (Glenshaw Glass Co.) 77 33. 1622 Which is similar to yours except ... 1. Its a 1977 Bottle 2. It has the mug label 3. The G in-a-square isn't triple stamped I have no doubt your bottle was made by Glenshaw Glass in 1976 - But, unfortunately, I still cannot explain the label. The number 1622 is a style/shape/size code but does not apply to the label. The three squares on your bottle were probably the result of a mold problem. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Barrelhead-Draft-Style-Root-Beer-Glass-Bottle-16-oz-Pint-Glenshaw-Glass-/311240534746?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487761aada&nma=true&si=O5SVaX9lh1PuseP5UaYd4XR3UEI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Even though these ads do not contain images of bottles, they should confirm the ounce sizes available in the year indicated. These are the earliest years I can find for these particular sizes. I'm confident that both sizes are similar to bottles we have already seen pictures of. This should also confirm the 1974 10 OZ bottle shown on Chris Weide's website ... 1. The Lowell Sun ~ Massachusetts ~ January 2, 1973 (Earliest 10 OZ I can Find)2. Bakersfield Californian ~ September 18, 1974 (Earliest 16 OZ I can find)

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

BullGill: Because of our inability to find another Barrelhead bottle with the Canada Dry label, or even a reference to one, I think its safe to say at this juncture that you have a "only one known to exist" bottle. But how this translates into demand and value, I really don't know. I guess that's up to serious root beer collectors who don't have your bottle but want it.

 

[Johnnysoda]

I would be willing to buy the bottle if you are willing to sell. I really like this bottle.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

Just for the heck of it, here's a 10 ounce bottle I found on WorthPoint. It sold on eBay on February 11, 2013 for $11.95, and is probably somewhat common. It was described as being dated 1977?? with question marks ...