Framed Advertising Appraisal

Framed Vintage Nehi Beverages Advertisement

The item is a framed piece of advertising art, likely a print or poster, featuring an illustration of a vintage Nehi soda bottle. The artwork is housed within a wooden frame with a visible grain, suggesting a natural wood finish. The frame appears to be of moderate thickness. Inside the frame, there is a reddish-brown passepartout or matboard surrounding the central image. The image itself depicts a tall, slender glass bottle, characteristic of early 20th-century soda bottles, filled with a dark reddish-brown liquid, presumably the Nehi beverage. The bottle features raised, textured bands or ribbing around its body. The label on the bottle prominently displays 'NEHI BEVERAGES' in white or light-colored text. Closer to the bottom, 'COLUMBUS, GA' is visible, indicating the origin of the company. Below the bottle illustration, the 'NEHI' logo is repeated with the tagline 'Quality Beverages' beneath it. The background of the central image is a light, possibly cream or pale yellow color. The overall condition appears good, with the colors of the print still vibrant. There are no major discernible tears, creases, or significant fading on the print itself. The frame also appears intact with no obvious damage. There is a glare from a light source visible on the glass covering the print, specifically in the lower-left quadrant, which is a reflection and not damage to the artwork. The style strongly suggests a mid-20th-century vintage, likely from the 1930s to 1950s, given the distinctive Nehi branding and bottle design of that era. The craftsmanship appears to be commercial, indicative of mass-produced advertising materials, but presented in a quality frame.