Posted 9 years ago
Hiplaw
(1 item)
Embossed logo. Note DRINK and IN BOTTLES are italicized.
Smal (roughly 16 x 12 x 10 inches).
No drain plug
No bottle opener
Any info is appreciated.
Small (roughly 16 x 12 x 10) cooler w/ 2 hinges on back, one latch on front, simple metal handle on top. | ||
| Coke1430 of 4082 |  |  |
In case it is hared to see, under the tail of the c at the end, there is a rectangular embossed portion that TRADE MARK and then has the R with a Circle around it (the symbol for a registered trademark).
Looks like a 1950's model 9022 picnic cooler by maker Hemp and Co.
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2249852_rare-1950s-coca-cola-hemp-9022-picnic-cooler
http://www.vintagevending.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Coke_Cooler_Ad.jpg
Thank you Daddy Nobucks. Even the sides are as depicted, so that certainly seems to be the manufacturer.
I'm thrilled to see the product sheet and where it was made (somewhat local in Macomb, IL, where Western Illinois University is).
The only two small differences I note between the one I have and that is the top appears to be originally red on mine (versus white) and the "DRINK" and "IN BOTTLES" are italicized on mine, so it appears to be a slight variation.
Welcome to CW!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111765245961
Thank you again Daddy Nobucks. I'll be curious to see what it sells for.
The one Daddy Nobucks provided a link for, did not sell (it had a high reserve). It was relisted and sold for $177.77 plus shipping. Thanks again. Looks like I picked up a nice deal. See http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unique-and-Unusual-Vintage-Coca-Cola-Cooler-Old-and-Original-Coke-Cooler-/111779332154?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=hZOJZ0FaGEI202MOcMFkO%252FlpnaQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc