Rare 1893-1899 Coca Cola " IDEAL BRAIN TONIC " Soda Fountain Plate Sign SCARCE
Rare 1893-1899 Coca Cola " IDEAL BRAIN TONIC " Soda Fountain Plate Sign SCARCE
SOLD $995.00 Sold: Apr 23, 2020 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
For your consideration is this is a Very Rare c.1893-1899 "IDEAL BRAIN TONIC" Coca Cola porcelain change receiver used in upscale Pharmacy's & Drug Stores where Coca Cola 1st got its start in Atlanta, Chicago ,Dallas & Philadelphia. The piece was used when Coca Cola was sold as a medicine "BRAIN TONIC" to cure headaches & relieve fatigue and exhaustion for 5c a glass.This of course ended in 1906 with the food & drug tax forcing companies to remove any claim to drugs or medical use. The "IDEAL BRAIN TONIC slogan was used from 1893-1899 according to Petretti's guide, before 1900's slogan was i
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Coca Cola collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
For your consideration is this is a Very Rare c.1893-1899 "IDEAL BRAIN TONIC" Coca Cola porcelain change receiver used in upscale Pharmacy's & Drug Stores where Coca Cola 1st got its start in Atlanta, Chicago ,Dallas & Philadelphia. The piece was used when Coca Cola was sold as a medicine "BRAIN TONIC" to cure headaches & relieve fatigue and exhaustion for 5c a glass.This of course ended in 1906 with the food & drug tax forcing companies to remove any claim to drugs or medical use. The "IDEAL BRAIN TONIC slogan was used from 1893-1899 according to Petretti's guide, before 1900's slogan was i
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Coca Cola collectors and appraisers.