🍾 VINTAGE BESCO COLA ART DECO EMBOSSED SODA BOTTLE 🍾
A stunning, heavily stylized piece of North Carolina soft drink history!
Up for sale is an authentic, vintage 6 oz clear glass Besco Cola "A Good Cola Drink" soda bottle. This bottle features a breathtakingly detailed, all-embossed Art Deco geometric design with deep diamond-and-crisscross lattice work wrapping around the main body.
Design & History:
- Shoulder Embossing: Boldly raised cursive "Besco" script over a clean "A GOOD COLA DRINK" text line.
- Base Markings: Crisply embossed "TAYLOR-LONG CO. INC." around the edge rim. The center floor displays the original design patent information: "PAT. MAY 10 1927 / NO. 72630".
- Context: Taylor-Long Co. was a famous historic flavor company based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, known for franchising unique regional soda lines across the Southeast.
8”
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition! The clear glass is incredibly bright, clear, and clean with no heavy internal fogging or ground-burial cloudiness. The embossed lattice work and text are remarkably sharp and prominent with virtually no heavy case wear or rubbing. No chips, cracks, or structural dings. A beautiful display piece!
Perfect addition for collectors of Carolinas soda history, Art Deco glassware, or early embossed pop bottles.
Comes from a clean, smoke-free home. Will be packed with professional care using heavy-duty bubble wrap to ensure a completely safe delivery to your doorstep. Please review all photos for exact condition details. Feel free to message me with any questions.