Posted 3 years ago
danwalker
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I had this Coca Cola mirrored advertising given to me by a friend.
It was given to him years ago by a fellow who worked for Coca cola.
It is not a reproduction, and it is heavy.
I am trying to find out more about it, but my efforts have turned up nothing.
I am hoping that with the vast knowledge on this site , someone can tell me more about it
thanks
Dan Walker in Calgary
I am not a Coca Cola expert, but I can tell you it's fake. Let's use some common sense to break it down.
5 cent price -
"Between 1886 and 1959, the price of a 6.5 US fl oz (190 mL) glass or bottle of Coca-Cola was set at five cents, or one nickel, and remained fixed with very little local fluctuation."
The Coca-Cola logo shown was used, 1887-1890s – Inserting the trademark
Those two clues would tell you it was made latest..1890. Look at the piece..it doesn't show the patina and age for that kind of item.
Lastly..Coca-Cola never made these mirrors. Most were made during a craze in the 1970s. They are all fakes
Here's a link to fake coke stuff. You can contact and I'm sure you'll get the same answers..
https://www.earlycoke.com/fake-and-fantasy-guide
Thank you for all the information . I guess I will just enjoy it as it is
Dan
You're welcome. It's still a nice looking piece and does hold some value. People love these mirrors and they make great displays.