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One of your members suggested I post this as I'm interested to get an idea of what it might be worth. My Mum has had it for about 40 years and has kept it in perfect condition. The picture is set in a theatre soda bar. My research indicates its early 1900s. It has Trademark Reg printed in the tail of the first 'C' of Coca-Cola and Lincoln CHi in the bottom right hand corner.
Text on top reads: After the theatre, drink a cup of Coca-Cola 5c.
Bottom reads: It relieves fatigue and excitement and induces a spirit of thorough, restful satisfaction as delightful to the senses as Coca-Cola is to the sense of taste.
Sold at all founts and carbonated in bottles.
Has anyone got any thoughts? Much appreciated.
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Thanks ROBinHawaii. I just checked and there is nothing under the frame. It has a stamp on the back that says Made in Australia by INOVA ENTERPRISES (03) 544 1999 if that's any help? It is a very thick cardboard that I'm pretty certain is original, not a reprint.
Yep, from the 1970s...reprint of a 1906 color magazine ad. No original cardboard existed. Just printed as a decorative piece. Your Mum had it for about 40 years. Do the math.
Rob is correct, likely 70's vintage. The image is a reproduction of a 1906 periodical advertisement. I can send you a picture of the original if you e-mail me at dq@cablespeed.com. Coca-Cola was introduced in Australia during the late 1930's. Signs would not have been manufactured there nor on display previous to that period. Yours is still a cool decorative piece and sentimental value is considerable.
Hey, it burst my bubble also.
Thanks so much for everyone's help and expertise. Mum has alway loved it and will continue to do so (i think it's the dress)!
Here's a seller on eBay with same or similar item up for auction, result may give you an idea as to value on open market.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/scene-of-man-and-women-enjoying-coca-/150899749918?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item232253741e
Thanks Daddy_Nobucks. That's the first time I've seen one the same!