Posted 11 years ago
Kanook
(2 items)
Two weave wood (light striated- maybe even bamboo?) trays approx 30cm- There are no other marks other than the Coca Cola trademark in blue (is there even such a thing?) and no indication of origin. I picked them up because they looked a bit different but they've obviously lived a well worn life together. As a pair they're not in great condition unfortunately. One is alright but has a bit of fading and cracking of the lacquer in the braid joins and a a small pressure split and the other...well...poor dear. Thought I'd post them because I haven't seen any the same and Coca Cola folks might be interested in having a look. If anyone can fill in some information, I'd love to hear.
Not old, contemporary pieces printed with a reproduction of a 1906 periodical advertisement. Still, they are nice decorative items. I remember a post from last year, a repro poster showing this scene, see link below for details.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/67988-early-1900s-coca-cola-cardboard-poster?in=92
Thanks Daddy_Nobucks...I didn't think they could be too old given the materials. I hadn't come across the design before and the blue kind of threw me :). Thanks for the link. Is the lady anyone of note?
Hi Kanook, I don't think the lady was anyone of note (not an early Coca-Cola girl as far as I know).