Antique pepsi bottles antique bottle collectors haven. Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by pepsico. From its humble origins more than 125 years ago in a north carolina pharmacy, pepsi has grown into a product available in multiple formulations. New listing vintage antique pepsicola 10 oz clear glass bottle pepsi soda pop. Seaman, and operated independently until 2002 where it was sold to the pepsi bottling group. Reproduction bottles will have a paper label, where antique bottles simply have the label blown into the glass. Vintage pepsi cola clear glass soda pop bottle look ending feb 26 at 12. Cola on shoulder, above base, and on base, back shoulder has cap 6 12 oz. The pepsi ratio is created by two simple circles, that are in a set ratio to each other. One of the most unmistakable shapes in the world since its introduction in 1915, the cocacola contour bottle is an influential symbol of design, art, and culture. Laurens glass works society of historical archaeology. For the next eight years, pepsicola concentrate was manufactured here and shipped to bottlers. I found a rare copy of june allison gibbons outsider novel.
Caleb bradham circled was too focused on serving his customers. Pepsis true name was pepsicola in 1903 and antique bottles will still bear the pepsicola name up until 1953. For the next eight years, pepsi cola concentrate was manufactured here and shipped to bottlers. Tee luv pepsi tshirt distressed pepsi cola classic 70s logo shirt. Every bottle had the companys logo on them as the pepsi cola trademark. Pepsi s true name was pepsi cola in 1903 and antique bottles will still bear the pepsi cola name up until 1953.
Therefore, pepsicola was employed in place of coke, but with a changed formula soda museum. In july, 1923 richmond, virginia became the second home of pepsi cola. I have an old wooden pepsi crate used to carry bottles and want to know more about it. The smallest boy kicks it the furthest, causing the last bit of liquid within to dribble onto the street. Products offered by pepsicola bottling company of central. Though loft was a successful company, it began to falter and neared bankruptcy as well. The boy runs over, dips his finger in it, and licks off the syrupy fluid. Originally created and developed in 1893 by caleb bradham and introduced as brads drink, it was renamed as pepsicola in 1898, and then shortened to pepsi in 1961. Pdf complex webs of social and ethical responsibilities often make following ones business. Uuss after few minutes questionnaires were collected. Pfeiffer that documents the various histories of pensacola bottlers.
Bottles include pepsicola embossed, paper labeled, acls and back bar bottles. This group is an extension of pepsi cola collectors club, a national organization consisting of collectors. This web site does not attempt to price coke bottles, pepsi bottle, mountain dew bottles and other modern since 1930 collectibles. One of the most unmistakable shapes in the world since its introduction in 1915, the coca cola contour bottle is an influential symbol of design, art, and culture. Rare vintage full 1959 green 32oz pepsi bottle paper label. Pepsi bottles introduced tuesday are not traditional, oilbased plastic. His most popular beverage was something he called brads drink, a mix of sugar, water, caramel, lemon oil, kola nuts, nutmeg, and. The change in the book value of nonamortizable intangible assets is as follows.
In 2003, the pepsicola trademark turned 100 years old. It is sold primarily in european and asian markets. Old vintage antique pepsicola 10 oz clear glass bottle 7 tall. Each pepsi base during the 1940s, into the 1950s, was embossed des. Instead, the pepsi bottles are made from 100 percent plant material and will be tested next year. Like many pharmacists at the time, he operated a soda fountain in his drugstore, where he served drinks that he created himself. Pepsi cola addict by june alison gibbons goodreads. Your bottle is listed in the ayers book as fo1, rarity scale of 4 which he rates as very few bottles exist. However, in 1936, with the introduction of the 12ounce bottle of pepsicola, the.
An eight page booklet entitled the pepsicola story with a colorful cover of various pepsicola bottle tops. Wooden cartons were generally used in the 1940s when paper was in short supply. The most common pepsi cola bottle material is metal. A glimpse into the history of pepsi bottles bottle. Oct 29, 2019 the bottling system used by coca cola is strength. Alert there is a pepsi bottle collecting section on one of those how to websites. The group of four variations come from james first guide dated 1995. Laurens glass works society for historical archaeology. The original formula for what would become pepsi cola was invented in 1893 by pharmacist caleb bradham of new bern, n. In july, 1923 richmond, virginia became the second home of pepsicola. An early pepsicola celluloid and tin sign with bottle image.
Green tinted glass, height 8 14, crude abm with crown top, triple script bottle with pepsi. Coke and pepsi dominated the market and together had a. In 2003, the pepsi cola trademark turned 100 years old. The pepsicola collectors club website is an exciting place to visit for long time seasoned collectors, as well as those who are just starting out. Other collectors are always the best and most reliable source for information and knowledge. In 1943, due to government restrictions on metal during wwii, pepsi began recycling bottle caps. Global journal of management 8 y 2012 ear the pie chart shows that we have collected data from 76. This case examines the actions of cocacola and pepsico, as each sought to dominate the burgeoning. Comparative analysis of cocacola company and pepsico 2719. In 1931 the companys trademark and assets were picked up by charles g. We are all familiar with the famous cocacola contour bottle. Comparative analysis of cocacola company and pepsico.
Pepsi max also known as pepsi black in some countries is a lowcalorie, sugarfree cola, marketed by pepsico as an alternative to their drinks pepsi and diet pepsi. However, in 1936, with the introduction of the 12ounce bottle of pepsi cola, the company began to dig itself out of failure. Forsyth ga pepsicola bottle antique bottles, glass, jars. Vintage 1940s pepsi cola soda pop beverage embossed textured clear glass bottle. Our full range of food and beverages are designed to bring a smile to anyones face, anytime, anywhere. This research paper is basically a comparative study of two well known competitors in beverage. In response, coke launched a smaller bottle priced at almost 50% of the traditional. Only two of the beverage flavours survive to this day, being sold in aluminum cans and plastic bottles instead of. At that time, he had 7 ounce tenpin bottles from high point, richmond, and williamston, all in north carolina. Pepsi soda, 12 fl oz pack of 24, packaging may vary 4. Finally, i put together the most complete look at pepsicola bottles in a book on the soda bottling industry in deming, new mexico lockhart 2009, and i will refer to the final work in this book. The pepsi cola corporation of virginia was formed by roy megargel, a wall street broker that purchased the trademark, formula and good will of new bern, n. The site shows up on all of the major search engines. Consumer preference coca cola versus pepsicola 2012 global journals inc.
Pepsicola bottling company of central virginia is the operator of the oldest recorded pepsicola bottling franchise in the united states. It is also an accessible and informative book for the general reader, as loves musical and theoretical analyses are. Laurens made cocacola bottles, probably as early as 1917, and, by 1919, the cocacola. Pepsicola, advertised as the taste born in the carolinas, is one of many carbonated soft drinks invented in the south between the civil war and world war i, when the temperance movement, poverty, and the relatively high prices of coffee and tea conspired with the climate to create a regional market for inexpensive, nonalcoholic social beverages. Bottles include pepsi cola embossed, paper labeled, acls and back bar bottles. The pepsi addiction parodies the cola wars of the 1980s. What began as a design brief to create a bottle that could be identified in the dark or lying broken on the groundtoday is one of the most recognized packages on the planet. Coca cola company, has a larger share of carbonated soft drinks. For a more detailed story of pepsicola, purchase our fact filled book how pepsi got its name in our online shop.
How to identify an antique pepsi bottle our pastimes. Forsyth ga pepsicola bottle antique bottles, glass. Cola bottles and more series contains 168 color pages, 790 pictures, and over 1,500 bottles. A few years later another pharmacist, caleb bradham, created pepsicola in. As with most popular brands at the time, the pepsi logo starting becoming ornate in the late 90s with subtle gradients that were made easier by advancing computer graphics software. Bottles on the border society of historical archaeology. Old vintage antique pepsi cola 10 oz clear glass bottle 7 tall. Pepsi cola, single dot, 12 ounces pepsi cola, single dot, 12 ounces. The dating game federation of historical bottle collectors. Pepsi type cola manufacturer pepsico country of origin united states introduced 1893. As you can see, by 1962, the pepsi cola script was gone and in its place was a simpler font with a simple message. Because the bottles vary so greatly a collectors guide is a good way to find out what the age and value of the bottle could be.
Standardized bottles, which bear the label on the glass itself called applied color label acl, rather than paper ones bearing the company name, indicate a manufacturing date between 1945 and 1948. In 1940, the pepsi company introduced their first standardized bottle, which had pepsicola blown into the neck with a paper label on the neck and body. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. The origin and history of the classic contour cocacola bottle as told by the son of its creator by norman l. The pepsicola corporation of virginia was formed by roy megargel, a wall street broker that purchased the trademark, formula and good will of new bern, n. Pepper, coca cola and pepsi cola bottles from the hutchinson soda and early machine made era. The bottling system that the company uses is of a great advantage from the point that the companies that make the bottles are owned by different companies which gives the coke company enough time to concentrate on the drink. Aug 12, 2019 pepsi cola is one of the most recognizable products in the world today, almost as famous for its commercials as for its neverending battle with rival soft drink coca cola. Until the 1890s soft drinks were produced manually, from blowing bottles. First introduced as brads drink in 1893 by caleb bradham, later named it as pepsi cola due to its two key elements, pepsin and kola nuts. Includes a complete account of the escambia pepsicola. Today, pepsi is one of the worlds most widely recognized and widely celebrated brand. Identify pepsicola bottles quick reference and guide.
Pepsicola was invented in 1898 by caleb davis bradham. I will not mention the name or url of the site, but its got a section on how to identify pepsi bottles and how to date bottles. The booklet provides a brief history of the pepsicola company with images of various advertisements. Unfollow pepsi bottle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The question of whether you prefer pepsi hey what fazes you. Some bottles may say pepsi on it but actually contained a flavored drink. Vintage pepsi cola glass bottle 10oz swirl painted old logo return for deposit. Therefore, pepsi cola was employed in place of coke, but with a changed formula soda museum. How soft drink is made production process, making, history, used. Pepsi cola bottles pepsi cola also had its own ideas about codes, beginning in 1940. The year 1958 marked a huge change in bottle design, as pepsi introduced the swirl bottle. This year, pepsico is transitioning to 100% renewable electricity for its u.
Three limitededition pepsi cans, each representing a subtheme and carrying visually arresting and thoughtprovoking colors and designs, will be the first in a. Pepsi vintage antique retro lot glass mini bottles straw holder cup etc cool. Pepsicola bottles pepsicola also had its own ideas about codes, beginning in 1940. Only two of the beverage flavours survive to this day, being sold in aluminum cans and plastic bottles instead of glass bottles. Pepsicola, single dot, 12 ounces pepsicola, single dot, 12 ounces. I was looking, i discovered that pepsicola bottles made. Unfollow old pepsi bottles to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Otherwise, this book has no writing or highlighting. Vintage pepsicola clear glass soda pop bottlelook ending feb 26 at 12. Nov 29, 2010 in 1940, the pepsi company introduced their first standardized bottle, which had pepsicola blown into the neck with a paper label on the neck and body. Pepsi cola was invented in 1898 by caleb davis bradham. If there is a colon between the words pepsi and cola, then this is a genuine version known. Visitors to this site are always welcomed, but you are encouraged to become an active member of the pccc so that you can gain in the wealth of knowledge.
Seamans beverages was a familyrun business involved in the manufacturing of carbonated beverages. This was the last returnable bottle design used by the pepsicola company. New listing vintage antique pepsi cola 10 oz clear glass bottle pepsi soda pop. It was renamed pepsicola in 1898 after the greek word for digestion. Pensacolas soda water legacy 18371998 is a new book by philip a. Cola bottles in a book on the soda bottling industry in deming, new mexico lockhart 2009. He established a new pepsicola company, had a chemist formulate a better drink, set up new bottling operations, and began merchandising a hugely successful 12ounce bottle for five cents.
Gallon jugs of pepsi syrup pepsi ad, coca cola, ginger ale, mountain dew. It is sold primarily in european and asian markets a drink with the same name but different formulation containing ginseng and higher quantities of caffeine was sold in the united states until it was renamed pepsi zero sugar. These 12 oz pepsi bottles were first used as beer bottles in three different colors green, clear and amber colors. A recommended resource guide on pepsi bottles is pepsi cola bottle collector by james c. Even if we just see the shape of the bottle we know what it contains. Pepsi cola bottling company of central virginia is the operator of the oldest recorded pepsi cola bottling franchise in the united states. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about pepsi cola bottle. Visitors to this site are always welcomed, but you are encouraged to become an active member of the pccc. Cola bottles collectors guides by james ayers list the bottles as being from the teens. This pair of books is the bible for the pepsi bottle collector. Two years later, in 1965, fritolay and pepsicola merged.
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