I found this old Coke bottle today

[gsxraddict]

Can anyone tell me if it's unique or the age?

I've found several of the straight sided coke bottles from Rome, GA but they look different than this one.

I only have footage of the dirty bottle, my dad took it home with him to clean it so I can get better video when I see him again.

It still has the cork inside the bottle, which is pretty cool.

 

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[Bass]

It is a straight side coke with the thin logo. Looks like it was made in a "cup bottom mold." These bottles were made 1913-1914. That's a nice find and I hope it doesn't have any cracks or chips. Thanks for showing it and send us some shots after clean-up. This bottle had a crown top closure, no cork

 

[gsxraddict]

Thanks, were can I learn more about these bottles?

I found 8 that say 1915 on them, two I can't find anywhere on the internet one is "Nashville, TN" and "Alexandria, LA"

I found a Statesboro GA one that seems scarce.

I know nothing about Coke bottles but really need to learn more.

 

[epackage]

The cork isn't original to the bottle, somebody used it at a later time to seal it, 1910ish...

 

[NHBandit]

Thanks, were can I learn more about these bottles?

I found 8 that say 1915 on them, two I can't find anywhere on the internet one is "Nashville, TN" and "Alexandria, LA"

I found a Statesboro GA one that seems scarce.

I know nothing about Coke bottles but really need to learn more.

Bill Porter's book. "Coke Bottle Checklist" is a great reference for rarity and value. You have some very nice finds. Those bring some real dollars. You can find Bill on facebook and order the book directly from him.

 

[sandchip]

Sweet! Always fun to find straightsides.

 

[GaRebel1861]

If your going to collect Georgia straight sided sodas you may want to see if you can obtain a copy of this book. It was printed in 2002 and the guys who put it together did an outstanding job.

 

[gsxraddict]

I'd love to have that book, I can't find it to buy but they have it in a library here in GA, so ill at least get to check it out.

 

[gsxraddict]

If your going to collect Georgia straight sided sodas you may want to see if you can obtain a copy of this book. It was printed in 2002 and the guys who put it together did an outstanding job.

Is the amethyst bottle from Rome in that book?

 

[GaRebel1861]

Is the amethyst bottle from Rome in that book?

I'll look this evening when I get home.

 

[GaRebel1861]

Here's all the Rome Georgia bottles that are listed in the book.

 

[GaRebel1861]

One more I left out.

 

[gsxraddict]

thanks, hopefully I'll find that book soon, I don't see the one I found in the photos so maybe it's unique, the top is busted off though.

 

[GaRebel1861]

I've got several that aren't in that book. A complete listing I think would be impossible because some other small town or variant will pop up. Good luck on your Georgia collection. I've been working on mine for a long while. If you ever come across an Arlington or Blakely Georgia soda, I'll make a trade with you. Hard to find