What do the numbers mean on old Coke bottles?

If a bottle is from one of the first three time periods listed above (1938-1965) there will likely be a small embossed date code found on the waist left or right of a letter or symbol. For instance, the number “42” on a bottle marked either “87 L 42” or “42 L 87” would denote a bottle made in 1942 during WWII.

When was the glass Coke bottle made?

1915 Refreshing Tidbits. To thwart the efforts of copycats, the now-famous contour bottle for Coca-Cola was patented in 1915 by the Root Glass Company in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Why did Coke stop using glass bottles?

In 2012, we saw the last ever returnable glass Coca-Cola bottle pass away into beverage history. Eventually, the glass bottle was overshadowed by the plastic model, as it was much easier and less expensive to transport plastic safely.

Is blue glass worth money?

Moderately priced vintage selections in cobalt blue vary widely in variety and price. You can still find a single Chevron milk pitcher or violin-shaped bottle in this color for well under 30 dollars. Authentic Shirley Temple pieces from the Depression-era can still be found for under 50 dollars apiece.

Why did we stop using glass?

Before World War II, that used to be the industry standard. However, all glass bottles were identical and therefore, easily reusable. That would make the process easier to re-implement today. Beverage companies tend to avoid reusable glass bottles because the difference in design requires extra efforts in sorting.

Why do drinks taste better in glass?

Glass is a more inert material than either aluminum or plastic, so its less likely to affect the flavor of your drink. Thats why drinking out of a glass bottle may be the way to get the purest Coca-Cola flavor.