Fl Sculpture Appraisal

Vintage Coca-Cola Bottle (10 fl. oz.)

The item is a vintage Coca-Cola bottle, characterized by its clear to light greenish-tinted glass construction. It has a relatively slender profile, tapering slightly towards the top where it is capped with a silver-colored, possibly aluminum, screw-top cap. The bottle's most prominent feature is the classic red and white Coca-Cola label, which appears to be printed or molded into the glass rather than adhered. The label displays the iconic 'Coca-Cola' script logo in white against a red background, with 'TRADE-MARK REG.' and 'CONTENTS 10 FL. OZ. (296 ML)' visible below the main logo. The bottle exhibits significant dust and grime accumulation, suggesting it has been stored in a damp or neglected environment for an extended period. Cobwebs are visible on its surface, particularly along the contours. The cap also shows signs of oxidation or tarnishing. There are no visible chips, cracks, or major structural damages, but the overall condition is consistent with long-term disuse and exposure to dust. The shape of the bottle, particularly the fluted or ribbed design present below the label, suggests it is an early to mid-20th-century production, likely from the 1950s or 1960s, a period when this specific bottle design and labeling were prevalent. The fluting provides a tactile grip and is a distinctive feature of these vintage bottles. The craftsmanship appears to be standard for mass-produced glass bottles of that era, with slight imperfections in the glass typical of manufacturing processes of the time. There are no obvious maker's marks or signatures discernible from the image, apart from the Coca-Cola branding itself. The bottle is empty.