AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY - NEWPORT NEWS, VA - HUTCHINSON SODA BOTTLE (VA0069)

Description

You are bidding on a seldom seen, Hutcinson soda bottle from the American Bottling Company of Newport News, VA. Listed as VA0069. Clear glass. The front of the bottle has a watermelon plate containing embossed lettering:
AMERICAN BOTTLING CO. / TRADE / HEK (monogram) / MARK / NEWPORT NEWS, VA
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The back side of the bottle has REGISTERED in embossed letters. The lower part of the bottle has a 10 panel base. No markings on the bottom. Conditionwise, this bottle is a mess with lots of chips on the lip along with a couple of vertical cracks extending downwards. There is a large crack extending from the top left edge of the plate into the paneled base. There are several fisheyes at the lower right edge of the plate extending to the back side of the bottle. The bottom has a couple of heel bruises and a crack that extends across the diameter. One piece of lip glass has been reattached. Bottle needs a good home!
Measures 7-3/4 inches in height and 2-3/16 inches in diameter.
Buyer pays .60 postage for carefully packed USPS shipping.
U.S. buyers only. Serious bidders only. Shipping only in U.S. Winning bidder must e-mail within 3 days. Payment expected within 5 days. Thanks for bidding!