The Glascock Junior was a single case cooler, capable of holding 36 chilled bottles. This makes it the same size as the Glascock countertop. The Junior had storage beneath for two cases of bottles and came on legs with casters.
It was equipped with a bottle opener. The sides were covered in removable panel inserts that could be changed out for different soft drink brands or messages, such as “Please Pay the Clerk”. They were painted a distinct Moroccan green that the Glascock coolers became known for. The bottles of Coke were kept cool with ice water.
Glascock was the first manufacturer to produce officially approved coolers for the Coca-Cola Company. The Junior model followed its predecessor, the Standard and was intended for stores with limited floor space. Coca-Cola was vended simply by lifting the lid of the cooler and removing a bottle. The customer then paid the store clerk for the soft drink. The original price for the Junior was $7.95.
Dimensions: 30”H x 17 1/2”W x 17 1/2”D
Produced: In the early 1930s
Manufactured by:
Glascock Bros. Manufacturing Co.
Muncie, Indiana
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10 responses so far ↓
1 Marzipan // Jul 5, 2009 at 9:37 am
This is awesome!!!
2 Amy Jennings // Sep 23, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Where can I buy one of these? I have been looking for a real long time.
3 Sammy Escoe // Nov 6, 2009 at 10:34 am
I have the original cooler jr. and it is in fair shape. My Father-in Law owned a small store in the 40,s
after his death my wife now owns it. It has metal wheels, they are rusty but still turn. The brass plate is from Glascock Mfg Co.
4 Sammy Escoe // Nov 6, 2009 at 10:46 am
PS Our cooler is painted military Olive Drab (OD) which is the color that came from factory with.
5 John Wayne // Jan 9, 2010 at 7:41 pm
I have one of these. It is an original in great shape. Let me know if you are still interested.
6 Don Glascock // Mar 9, 2010 at 12:47 am
i am very interested in one of the glasscock juniors. if willing to sell email me please. Thank you
7 Don Glascock // Mar 9, 2010 at 12:54 am
If anyone interseted in selling a glascock junior my email address is agpilot71639@yahoo.com again thank you
8 Jim Sparks // Apr 29, 2010 at 12:21 pm
In good unrestored condition what would be the value. Thanks.
9 vintagevending // Apr 30, 2010 at 8:59 am
Jim,
We can’t estimate a value for you, but you can try ebay or Craig’s List to see if there are any listed there. Also check out http://soda-machines.com/discussions/index.php.
10 dan // Jun 7, 2010 at 10:12 pm
I have a reproduction i’m willing to part with.
email if interested, i’ll send pics. In very good condition. bought new 2 years ago, never used.
heyhee@charter.net
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