This illustration is from an old advertisement in our archives for a Coca-Cola water cooler/bottle vendor combination. Based on the Coke logo and the styling of the unit, it most likely dates from about 1920 to 1930. This innovative vendor is a water cooler with a cooling box to hold bottles of Coca-Cola. It’s really a clever marketing piece, since even if you prefer a cup of water, the Coca-Cola ad and the tempting cold bottles are right there, promoting the soft drink product. This stand was probably designed for use in an office.
Produced: 1920 to 1930
4 responses so far ↓
1 Ralph Neff // Apr 16, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I have a Coca Cola cooler. I think the model # is a W-SIR. Do you have any info on this?
2 vintagevending // Apr 27, 2010 at 10:47 am
Ralph,
Do you know the manufacturer? or have any pictures? I need more info to go on in order to help you out.
3 Glenn // Jan 27, 2011 at 2:04 am
Hi. I have a similar cooler only it’s a curved 3 sided/legged red and white with a crock pot to hold the water. I have no idea the age, value, maker, etc. I can send pix if you like. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
4 Eddie Phillips // Aug 26, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Have 5 gal antique coca cola water cooler need info, Red metal cover with coca cola decals approx. 13″ wide 15 ” hi, covering a stoneware crock with water spout an lid, drip tray on red 3 leg metal stand. over all height 43″ to top of stoneware lig
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