Two Embossed Coca-Cola Bottles 1920–1940

Two Embossed Coca-Cola Bottles

Bottle A (left) — Clear Embossed Coke

·         “Coca-Cola” script

·         “TRADE MARK REGISTERED”

·         City/bottler text below (partially worn)

Height: ~7½–8 inches
Finish: Crown top
Manufacture: Machine-made

Date: c. 1923–1937

Key indicators:

·         Clear glass (pre-WWII common)

·         Early hobble-skirt contour

·         Heavy embossing rather than painted label

·         No ACL remnants

Condition notes:

·         Surface haze and dirt consistent with age

·         No visible cracks or major chips

·         Embossing still readable (important)

Bottle B (right) — Light Aqua / Clear Coke

Glass: Light aqua-clear (iron content tint)
Embossing:

·         “Coca-Cola” script

·         “TRADE MARK REGISTERED”

·         Bottom embossing visible (likely mold code)

Height: Slightly shorter than Bottle A
Finish: Crown top
Manufacture: Machine-made

Date: c. 1928–1940

Slightly later production than Bottle A based on:

·         Cleaner shoulder lines

·         Less aggressive emboss depth

·         Glass clarity shift

Condition notes:

·         Noticeable interior haze

·         No structural damage visible

·         Good display candidate once cleaned gently