Help with Pepsi embossed bottom. Thanks!

[screlichunter]

I came across this in an old barn. It is a 1 gallon Pepsi Jug. I believe that it is 50's because of the logo. But all of the 1 gallon jugs that I have seen do not have the Pesi Logo embossed on the bottom. Any verification or other info would be appreciated.

Thanks again!

 

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[austin]

May be a Pepsi syrup jug that dates from the early 1900's. See google images...

 

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May be a Pepsi syrup jug that dates from the early 1900's. See google images...

The bottle is no older than 1958...

 

[surf]

Hey screlichunter,

That is a most interesting Owens-Illinois mark. Pepsi made the change from double dot to single dot in 1951.

"During Al Steele's reign, two changes significant to collectors of Pepsi memorabilia were made. In 1951, a logo change from two dots, or a semi-colon, between the words "Pepsi" and "Cola" (double dot), to one dot, or a period (single dot), was made. These different logos are not only used as a dating means for Pepsi items, but they also serve as specific divisions in categories for many collectors." Pepsi Cola a brief history

From all that I've read on the Owens date codes, that 8 should have a 5 in front of it, for 1958. It was made at the Bridgeton, New Jersey plant.

I'm assuming it's a syrup jug. Would you please post some photos of the entire bottle?

If you're really interested in pursuing it, you might send an e-mail to Bill Lockhart: The Dating Game - Bill Lockhart

 

[surf]

Hello Don,

I'd by-pass e-how, altogether, and that particular "contributor," in the future, as far as antique bottles are concerned. She clearly knows not of what she speaks:

"Assess how dark the glass is. The oldest Pepsi bottles were made with opaque glass. If you can see through to the other side of the bottle, it is a newer Pepsi bottle, or a new reproduction that imitates an old bottle..."

 

[Mackaydon]

Surf,
I agree.
After I read the post it conflicted with other authorities so I've taken it down.
Thanks,
Don..

 

[MrSchulz]

Not early 1900s. No older than 1951

 

[screlichunter]

Thanks for everyone's input and the great information! Very informative, SURF! Thanks! Here is a full size picture, I also had a chance to clean it up a bit.

Thanks again!

 

[GTK96]

I wonder if these will be worth anything in 100 years...I'm holding onto 3 just in case

 

[screlichunter]

Yes I agree! I will be holding on to mine. No label, but pretty neat looking embossed bottom. Thanks!

 

[GTK96]

I mean, heck, why not?

 

[keith2004]

use them to make wine while you wait for them to appreciate in value