Enchanted Estates Auction Closed (#19876348)

Vintage Coca-Cola Bottle - Idaho Falls, Idaho

This vintage Coca-Cola bottle is a classic example of mid-20th-century Coca-Cola branding, distinguished by its green-tinted glass, iconic contoured shape, and trademark embossments. Bottles like these were once commonly used across the United States, often customized with local bottling plant information.

Description:

• Markings:

  • Base Embossing: "IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO" and "TRADE-MARK" details along with the mold mark "65-38," which is likely a production code. This mark typically denotes the mold year (possibly 1965) and specific mold details.
  • Logo and Capacity: Embossed with "Coca-Cola" and "Coke" branding on the front and back, along with the "TRADE-MARK" symbol. It also indicates a capacity of 6.5 fl oz, a common size for vintage Coke bottles.

• Color: Green-tinted glass, often referred to as “Georgia Green,” a signature color for Coca-Cola bottles during this period.

• Dimensions: Approximately 8 inches tall and 2.5 inches in diameter.

Condition:

• Overall Condition: Good, showing typical signs of use but retaining its structure and clarity. Minor wear may be present, which is expected with vintage items of this nature.

Historical and Collectible Value:

This bottle, embossed with the local bottling information for Idaho Falls, Idaho, adds regional interest, making it more collectible. The contoured “hobble skirt” shape, introduced in 1915, became iconic for Coca-Cola and remains a sought-after design among collectors. Bottles like these are valued not only for their aesthetic but also for their historical ties to regional bottling plants.