Vintage Coca-Cola Bottle - Kansas City, Missouri 
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Vintage Coca-Cola Bottle - Kansas City, Missouri
This vintage Coca-Cola bottle is a classic collectible, showcasing the distinctive green-tinted glass and iconic contoured shape that Coca-Cola used for much of the 20th century. Bottles like this one, marked with a specific city location, have regional historical significance and appeal to collectors.
Description:
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Markings:
- Base Embossing: The bottom of the bottle is marked "KANSAS CITY, MO" along with the mold code "63.32," which may indicate the production year (likely 1963) and specific mold details. The base marking adds value, as it shows where the bottle was manufactured and distributed.
- Embossed Logo and Text: Features the embossed "Coca-Cola" script logo along with the trademark "TRADE MARK REGISTERED IN U.S. PATENT OFFICE" text, which is typical for bottles of this era.
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Color: Known as "Georgia Green," this tint is characteristic of Coca-Cola bottles, giving them a distinctive look that set them apart from other soft drink bottles.
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Size: Measures approximately 8 inches in height and 2.5 inches in diameter, with a capacity of 6.5 fluid ounces.
Condition:
- Overall Condition: Good, with minor signs of wear consistent with its age. The bottle retains its structural integrity, with all markings clear and legible.
Historical and Collectible Value: Bottles like this, marked with the city of bottling origin, are popular among Coca-Cola collectors, especially those interested in regionally significant memorabilia. The iconic contour shape, combined with the Kansas City, MO marking, makes this a unique piece that reflects Coca-Cola's widespread presence and regional bottling practices in mid-20th-century America.