Lot of 5 VTG 1996 Coca Cola Classic Christmas Cans Empty Haddon Sundblom Santa

Item Specifics

• Brand: Coca-Cola
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Year Created: 1996
• Theme: Soda, Holiday, Christmas, Santa Claus
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Condition: Used / Empty

Description
A nostalgic lot of 5 vintage Christmas/Santa Claus themed Coca-Cola Classic empty aluminum cans from the 1996 holiday edition. Each can features a classic holiday illustration painted by the iconic artist Haddon Sundblom, complete with historical context printed right on the back side of the can detailing when the original painting was commissioned.

Cans Included in this Lot:
1. "Gifts and Coke bottle in his hand" (1942 Painting): Features Santa with a sack of toys holding a bottle of Coke.
2. "When Friends Drop In" (1961 Painting) – Variation A: Features Santa at the fireplace with a dog nearby.
3. "When Friends Drop In" (1961 Painting) – Variation B: Alternate text/composition block layout of the 1961 fireplace illustration.
4. "Refreshing Surprise" (1959 Painting): Features Santa caught snacking and drinking a Coke right in front of an open home refrigerator.
5. "Things Go Better With Coke" (1964 Painting): Features a little girl sitting on Santa's lap.

Condition Details:

• Empty: All cans have been drained and are empty.
• Opening: Cans are cleanly open from the top pop-tabs.
• Tabs: Three (3) cans retain their original pull-tabs; two (2) cans are missing the flat metal tab mechanism.
• Body Structure: Very good typical collector condition. No major crushing, heavy dents, or deep crease marks. Excellent graphic colors with minimal surface storage wear.
• Dating: Bottom rims are stamped with clear production stamps from late 1996.