stretched or not..7up

[SODAPOPBOB]

For future reference ... I'm seeing the word "Premix" used in connection with this discussion, and in many instances it suggest this premix test was done prior to the bottles actually being filled so as to make sure the syrup blend was accurate. After all, why run a test bottle down the conveyor with the bottles being filled for distribution if the syrup blend wasn't checked "first" and then corrected if necessary?

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

This is by no means the final word on this topic - but merely an example of the direction I'm currently leaning. I have no idea if this guy knows what he's talking about or not - but his wording (which is a mouthful) exemplifies my current direction of research ...
ANTIQUE COCA COLA LABORATORY SYRUP SAMPLING TEST TUBE BOTTLE

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Antique-Coca-Cola-Laboratory-Syrup-Sampling-Test-Tube-Bottle-Lot-67/44473605

[attachment=Coca Cola Syrup Test Tube Bottle.jpg]

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

This guy says ...
"Coca-Cola used these bottles in the QA lab to test syrup mixture and quality."


http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/coca-cola-bottle-test-tube-vintage-74496384


( Note: QA stands for Quality Assurance )

 

[iggyworf]

Bob, I found this one. The person explains 'it was made to measure the syrup for people running soda fountains' http://www.fsplanet.com/store/-Rare-Owens-Illinois-Glass-Soda-Syrup-Measuring-Bottle-Streator-Il_161607661625.html

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

iggy Base on the research I have devoted to this topic today, and the varying findings from numerous sources, I am currently of the opinion that the type of bottles in question here are ... Laboratory Test Bottles ... and were not intended for measuring the amount of syrup that went into each bottle. (But still looking for unquestionable proof)

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

P.S. Laboratory Test Bottles ... ... for testing syrup concentrate for quality assurance.

 

[iggyworf]

Yes for measuring syrup. But they still were made for individual soda manufacturerers. Coca Cola, 7up, and Goodman's Kist. And possibly Pepsi. So probably all soda bottlers used them? The 7up is embossed with '7up' logo on the bottom. No others we have found seem to have the Co. name embossed on them. Others seem to think they were designed for the conveyer line for measuring.

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/55409-coca-cola-test-bottle

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

I just joined a Coca Cola site and asked the resident expert ... Were those so called syrup "test tube" bottles intended to have the syrup tested for quality assurance or were they intended simply to measure the amount of syrup that went into each bottle? Thank you in advance for any information you can provide me with. RCB

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

P.S. The site I joined is an official Coca Cola Company website. I will let you know what they have to say when they post a reply to my question. Their replies are time dated and usually occur within a couple of hours. But because of the late hour I probably won't hear from them until sometime tomorrow.

 

[SODAPOPBOB]

I haven't heard from the Coca Cola Company yet (which might not be until next week) but I did find this from ... The Daily Register ~ Harrisburg, Illinois ~ April 16, 1958 [attachment=Coca Cola Syrup Bo...958 (1100x587).jpg]