Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Its got a good grape flavor and doesnt taste like grape medicine like some other brands. I was eager to see how it tasted compared to my alltime favorite grape, faygo. The brand sun crest was introduced by the national nugrape company in atlanta in 1938. Nu icy flavors appeared on the market shortly after. Vintage nugrape over the top 192140 bottle opener ebay. Cover of a grapette advertising brochure aimed at distributors and retailers. The national nugrape company lofts are located in atlantas old fourth ward on the north side of ralph mcgill blvd. Displays great although close examination will show some light rust staining and flaking along the outer edges. Nugrape was first invented in 1906 but not bottled until 1921. Unfollow nugrape bottles to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In 1922, licensing rights were sold to the olla bottling works in olla, louisiana where it was made and distributed for many years. Showcasing vintage nugrape bottle in stock and ready to ship now on the internet. The earliest of soda bottles were hand blown glass made by craftsman skilled in bottle making.
Your guide to collecting soda bottles from 1900 to now. This 12pack of nugrape is perfect for anyone who loves a refreshing grape flavor. Everything about this clock is in excellent conditon. To know the history of soda however, one may have to travel back to mineral water found in natural springs. Colored examples have been dug in san francisco and other western areas transported there during the gold rush of 1849.
Also, the location of this soda works was located somewhere near hawkinsville, california, until meamber bought them out. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The mark of appellant is a compound word nugrape in a kind of heavy script, underscored with a line which bears the legend a flavor you cant forget.
Nugrape, crown top, circa 1925 i lexington city directory for 1925. I have had so much pleasure showing people and letting my girls enjoy it. Nugrape soda has had a long soda history dating back to the early 1920s. I dont know why i was thinking of nugrape soda this morning. This site focuses more on the older soda bottles and those will be addressed here. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Why grape ice cream is impossible to find readers digest. Both were so tasty, and the children were intrigued by the bottling and delighted by the taste.
Vintage 1960s centreville mississippi nugrape soda bottle. Soda bottles differed by the style of the lip of the bottle and its base. Figural tin litho advertising sign for nugrape soda. Thousands and thousands of soda bottles have been bottled since the first bottlers in philadelphia in the early19 th century. The history of soda pop also known colloquially in different regions of the united states as soda, pop, coke, soft drinks, or carbonated beverages dates back to the 1700s.
Widely advertised as a flavor you cant forget, by 1925, the purple pop claimed to be the numbertwo fizzy drink in the country, with more than a million and a. The nesbitts fruit products company was founded in 1924 by hugh s. The building was occupied by nugrape until 1971, when it was sold to a printing company. Nugrape soda sign need info collectors weekly does anyone know anything about this sign. Dont be afraid to ask a more experienced bottle collector or dealer for help. Hawaiian sweet maui onion rings and nugrape soda duration. Vintage 1960s centreville mississippi nugrape soda bottle receipt book. A brief history of grape soda by jim halpert by azlin. Antique advertising nugrape soda sign antique advertising. The building was built in 1937 as the national headquarters for the national nugrape company, a soft drink firm in atlanta, georgia, united states which created the nugrape, sun crest, and kickapoo joy juice brands.
Today, nugrape is distributed by the monarch company in atlanta. There are simply too many to catalog into book form. The neck says, nugrape and the cap says, nugrape soda. The 224page softcover book contains dozens of shortform essays about the andy griffith show.
Nugrape bottling co, 210 2nd st sw 19251930 nuicy bottling co, 210 2nd st sw 1931 nuicy bottling co, 315 l st sw 19321933 notes. Antique glass bottles basic date codes explained youtube. More soda and carbonated beverage trademarks 1920s. The national nugrape company building, built in 1937, served as the national headquarters for more than 600 bottlers. What this soda lacks in historical pizzazz, it makes up for in flavor. Soft drink bottlers of the united states, volume 1 vt and nh, 1st ed. This is one of several category for which there is no comprehensive listing of bottles. You can put them on the shelf for others to admire.
Vintage nugrape bottle for sale vintage glass bottles. Many bottles shown on this website are not shown or listed anywhere else. Purchased from an old bottling plant in a mississippi. Owensillinois glass bottles with date codes explained, also reed glass company, etc. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more andor different information than that shown on our web site. Laura and her family in clarkston, mi gave their basement a retro makeover and it is fabulous. Nugrape, a grape soda produced by the numint bottling company of atlanta, debuted just ahead of the 1921 summer season, and quickly became one of americas favorite beverages. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. While i dont have a photo of a sun crest pop i have tried, i have had the original main flavor of the company, nugrape. This particular tray was made by the american art works inc. New perfection beverage company, located in austin, texas, is a wholly owned subsidiary of big red, inc. Collectors learn as they go along that several different factors go into grading and valuing bottles.
This article may feature affiliate links to amazon or other companies, and purchases made via these links may earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you. Sep 19, 2008 nugrape soda was very popular, and by 1937, there were 600 nugrape bottlers in the us. The soft drink industry texas 1800s1990s acl labels grandpa graf root beer and nugrape soda. It is also known as a soft drinka term opposite of a hard drink which contains alcohol. You will receive have been given a light soaking, but further cleaning may be desired. May, 2017 owensillinois glass bottles with date codes explained, also reed glass company, etc. Today, nugrape is usually found in parts of the southeast united states. Being a smaller run soda the price is definitely higher than a majority of soft drinks.
The flavor is strongly grape and crisp, not too syrupy. Nugrape, purchased at cracker barrel, and stewarts black cherry, found at pettys fine foods in tulsa. An article by bill baab that appears in the julyaugust 2007 edition of bottles and extras says that nugrape was developed in atlanta. The nugrape company of america began in atlanta in 1921 as a soft drink company. Vr very rare green glass acl jigger soda bottle dancing girl verona pa. Lot of 5 vintage soda pop glass bottles big bill, big boy. Nugrape soda company was created in the 1920s and produced advertising items much like cocacola.
Pontil age soda bottles in color were made in many cities in the country. Published in 2003, this 103 page book provides an alphabetical listing with descriptions of over 400 of the best and most frequently found decoera specialty soda bottles, with over 250 bottles photographed. The nugrape bottling company was established around 1925 as a manufacturer of quality sodas, nugrape and orange crush. Its the summer of 1944 and the world seems mired in a war that will never end. See more ideas about grape soda, soda and soda brands. Moxie bought the company in 1967 and, a year later, formed the moxiemonarch nugrape company of doraville, georgia. Ad for grapette soda circa many of the drinks of the time came in 6 to 8 ounce bottles. When you think about common fruit flavors, grape is probably one of the first to come to mind. Soda is a beverage that typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener and flavoring. I just found out that there is some company history mentioned in dr. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. If you are looking for an exciting collection, consider collecting soda bottles. The soda fizz magazine back issue contents information.
It definitely has a unique flavor which is for the most part what i tend to seek out. Mayberry firsts book announcement liberty grove press llc. Featuring our large collection of vintage nugrape bottle available for buying today online. Invented in 1906 and first bottled in 1921, nugrape is a widely loved grapeflavored soda with a hint of nostalgia. While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Glass manufacturers marks seen on bottles and other types of glassware note. Anyone know the history of oso grape soda or the company. Buyer pays whatever the shipping costs are to their zip code.
Collecting applied color label soda bottles book states bottle if vr very rare. Nugrape is almost impossible to find for sale west or north of murfreesboro. Eventually soda bottles were primarily made with clear glass. In the 1950s, the company name was changed to national nugrape company. I mean, sure, its all right every once in awhile when youre in the mood for something super sugary and sort of falselyfruity flavored, but personally i think normal people usually stop drinking grape soda right around the time they start ordering extra shots in their coffee. I first found it with a number of classicvintage soda pop selling at my local cost plus world market. I got your ice cold nugrape, that haunting recording by the nugrape twins. The advertising graphics face is glass and in great condition. The company produced a full line of fountain products through the years including nesbitts nugrape and various fruit flavors that were mixed with.
Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. Nugrape is a greattasting grape soda, and its made with real cane sugar. Dec 14, 2015 here is the documentary on the soda nugrape, please enjoy. Dont tell mom were doing experiments in the garage ep. There is no question that the goods possess the same descriptive properties and that the word grape as applied to the goods is descriptive. It was an innovator in the 1920s by bottling its own drinks, now a standard in the beverage industry. Initially, the glass bottles were made with colors of brown, blue or green because it was less expensive to produce. But i know why i think of nugrape whenever i happen to think of nugrape. The cocacola trail, people and places in the history of cocacola. Swetts root beer as a separate brand name and not merely one of their ten flavors. Digger odell answers your questions about 1920s soda bottles.
Includes price estimates, a brief history of the evolution of these soda bottles and a bibliography. Far more than a checklist of the first time something was seen in the show, the firsts are used as springboards for indepth discussions of the background and history of the andy griffith show. May 7, 2016 a collection of vintage grape soda designs. A similar nugrape clock can be found on the top right of page 45 of michael bruners advertising clocks reference book and price guide. Join other advertising memorabilia collectors for all the latest advertising memorabilia news, blogs, videos and auctions. This timeline chronicles the popular drink from its creation when it was touted as a health drink to rising concerns that sodasweetened naturally or artificiallyis a. The nugrape brand was invented in 1906, first bottled in 1921, and by april 1933, the national nugrape company was founded in atlanta, georgia. Since 1921, nugrape soda has been delighting tastes buds of people across the country. The national nugrape company of atlanta, georgia, was organized in april 1933 to continue the sale of these products to the nations soft drink bottlers. Rare old nugrape soda advertising tray w bottle ca 192040 stay safe and healthy.
On the home front, the people of elderberry, georgia, are doing everything they can to support the troops. These four advertisements appear to be the only advertisements for nugrape that appeared in life. Nugrape is another regional soda, mostly popular in the southern states. Big red, inc is among the most experienced beverage companies in north america with a. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for antique bottles. Glass is in excellent shape, no scratches or marks. These 2 bludwine bottles are not listed in the georgia crown top bottle book. Strong color, excellent overall look w nice sheen to surface. It will remind you of being a kid laying in the middle of a field of grass, lazying the day away. The nugrape company of america began in atlanta, georgia in 1921 as a soft drink company. Even with a war on, the peaches are ripe for picking.