Soda Bottle, NuGrape Soda, ACL, 6oz, Atlanta, GA, Vintage 1950's

• Pattern:  Vintage NuGrape Soda Bottle, ACL Atlanta, GA
  
• Made in USA
• Vintage: 1950's
• Details:  This is a vintage glass soda bottle from NuGrape Soda, the word "soda" is in cursive on this bottle.  It has the original yellow logo pyroglaze.  Also in yellow pyro is the information on back that reads:  "Contents 6 FL oz, NuGrape Soda, Imitation Grape Flavor, Bottled by National Nu Grape Company, Atlanta, GA."  The bottom is embossed with the following information:  "National Nu Grape Soda Company, 161-P-6 2 B 51".  It is also embossed on the heel (bottom front) with: " DES PAT. D 130075".  It is a heavy bottle for its size, pricing includes shipping fees we will incur.  A great gift for a bottle collector.
• Material:  Glass
• Dimensions:  8.0 inches Tall, 2.0 inches in Diameter (bottom)   
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are no chips, cracks or scratches on this piece, however, the pyro is a little worn, really minor considering its age and how these bottles are handled.  The back pyro lettering is in perfect condition.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear  and imperfections. 

NuGrape brand was invented in 1906, first bottled in 1921.  In 1922, licensing rights were sold to the Olla Bottling Works in Olla, Louisiana where it was made and distributed for many years.  NuGrape was acquired in 1968 by The Moxie Company (renamed Moxie-Monarch-NuGrape Company and later Monarch Beverage Company). NuGrape soda was mostly sold in the Southeastern U.S.  Recently Cracker Barrel restaurants and World Market Stores started selling NuGrape.  National NuGrape Company had its national headquarters built in 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia, they created the NuGrape, Sun Crest, and Kickapoo Joy Juice brands. That building was occupied by NuGrape until 1971, when it was sold to a printing company.

Since about the 1930's glass bottles have used pyroglaze or ACL (Applied Color Label) to identify the bottles. Before the 1930's, names were embossed on bottles using a slug plate. The name was impressed on the slug plate, then the plate was inserted into the mold used to make the bottle – the result was the embossed name on the bottle.