Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 15, 2007, 10:10:37 am
I was wondering if any of you have seen a cooler like this. It is small in size with a handle in the middle of the Westinghouse looking lid. It has little tabs on the inside like it might have held a rack, possible for candy to sit on. The legs are not cut offs, they even have 3 of the 4 little rubber feet on the bottom. It appears authentic, with a nice 30's decal on it. Any help out there?
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 19, 2007, 04:30:11 pm
any ideas?
Tom
Tom
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: Jim on February 19, 2007, 05:15:16 pm
Tom,
Is "Drink Coca-Cola" on all four sides?
Is the inside lid embossed?
How about a few additional photos... The bottom view, side, inside, etc...
And dimensions, are the lenght and width the same as another cooler...?
Perhaps Cavalier or Westinghouse as the style is very similar...
Is "Drink Coca-Cola" on all four sides?
Is the inside lid embossed?
How about a few additional photos... The bottom view, side, inside, etc...
And dimensions, are the lenght and width the same as another cooler...?
Perhaps Cavalier or Westinghouse as the style is very similar...
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: Eric on February 19, 2007, 05:23:41 pm
Hmmm. the ICE COLD CANDY was painted on, by a good sign painter I
must say, you can tell by the letters C and the D, they are not
quite exact..but the Coca-Cola logo looks like it was factory screened on...
The handle doesn't look like a westinghouse... I've only seen three handles they've used.....
Yeah Tom let's see some more pics... where did you pick this little guy up at?
must say, you can tell by the letters C and the D, they are not
quite exact..but the Coca-Cola logo looks like it was factory screened on...
The handle doesn't look like a westinghouse... I've only seen three handles they've used.....
Yeah Tom let's see some more pics... where did you pick this little guy up at?
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 19, 2007, 05:53:31 pm
It is 20" wide, 13" tall. The same Ice Cold Candy, and Drink CC with the TM in the tail is on the 2 larger sides. There is a drain that you can see in the photo that also looks authentic. I have not yet picked it up. The guy wants a lot for it, and was just seeing if anyone else out there had seen such a thing sell before, in hopes of knowing a price range. I just have no clue. I will probably go pick it up later today since I dont have anything like it, even though he probably wants too much... and yes, the Ice Cold Candy is painted on, and done with the same type of lettering you would see on the priviledge panels of the 1930's signs. I see no manufacturer markings of any kind on there...
Tom
Tom
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodaworks on February 19, 2007, 06:21:06 pm
Tom,
I like it!! I have never seen one before. I would buy it if the price was reasonable.
I like it!! I have never seen one before. I would buy it if the price was reasonable.
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 19, 2007, 06:34:52 pm
It's not reasonable... $1000.00, but I might still get it :D
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: aspbear1 on February 19, 2007, 07:19:04 pm
WOW 1,000 for a candy cooler. It is nice looking but I would rather look at 1,000 dollars. Of course if that comes with enough candy bars it would be OK 
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: SIGNGUY on February 19, 2007, 09:45:55 pm
Sometimes it's not about price, it's about how bad you want it.. congrats on your recent find, whatever it is... still looks cool!
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 20, 2007, 02:33:26 pm
(SIGNGUY @ Feb. 19 2007,9:45)
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Sometimes it's not about price, it's about how bad you want it.. congrats on your recent find, whatever it is... still looks cool!
Thanks Signguy - That is kind of the way I have operated. I guess that is why I have so much junk - well it isnt junk to me... I will probably pick it up since I dont hate it - I have to pick up stuff when I dont have it, just a bad Coke habit...
Tom
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: Ltransam on February 20, 2007, 06:22:27 pm
Hello, Tom. (Sodamuseum)
I like it .
I bid on one like it abought 9-10 months back . According to my records 
it went for $744.99 .
I like the counter top models .Even know I only own 1 a Glascock .
Ltransam
I like it .
I bid on one like it abought 9-10 months back . According to my records it went for $744.99 .I like the counter top models .Even know I only own 1 a Glascock .
Ltransam
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: halehouse on February 20, 2007, 06:58:48 pm
Am I the only one wondering what candy is sold ICE COLD?
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: bubba on February 20, 2007, 09:11:13 pm
(halehouse @ Feb. 20 2007,6:58)
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Am I the only one wondering what candy is sold ICE COLD?
Ever have a frozen Milky Way?
that is pretty cool little toy...
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: MoonDawg on February 21, 2007, 12:20:54 am
Was wondering why Coke would produce a cooler and share
advertising space on the front, they never marketed any type of candy.
This must have been some type of stadium vendor where the only way to keep the chocolate from melting was to put it on a shelf
above the iced Cokes.
advertising space on the front, they never marketed any type of candy.
This must have been some type of stadium vendor where the only way to keep the chocolate from melting was to put it on a shelf
above the iced Cokes.
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 21, 2007, 09:58:58 am
Well I got it. I will post some pictures later today, once i figure out how to make then a little smaller in size. I took them in too high of a resolution, so they are gigantic.
I got it for $850, which is a little better than $1000, but I'm sure still too much.
When I have the opportunity to buy one that I dont already have, I almost have to take it!!!
Tom
I got it for $850, which is a little better than $1000, but I'm sure still too much.
When I have the opportunity to buy one that I dont already have, I almost have to take it!!!
Tom
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 21, 2007, 12:21:48 pm
Here are the pics, will take 2 posts...
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 21, 2007, 12:25:16 pm
more...
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: collecture on February 21, 2007, 12:43:30 pm
Looks to me like it was originally white in color and was painted Coke red later.
Is that what you think Tom?
Is that what you think Tom?
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: davethebirdman on February 21, 2007, 12:45:31 pm
Hello Tom
Is the SodaMuseum.com site your own. If so its very comprehensive.
Any chance of a few more pictures of other toys whilst you have the camera out...
Dave
Is the SodaMuseum.com site your own. If so its very comprehensive.
Any chance of a few more pictures of other toys whilst you have the camera out...
Dave
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 21, 2007, 05:00:24 pm
Yes, www.SodaMuseum.com is my website as is www.SodaMachineManuals.com. I sell a bunch of items on SodaMuseum.com (about 4000 different items right now) that I either ran across and don't need or that are extras.
The paint is strange, but all original unless the repainting was done in the late 30's. There is some white under the red in most places but not all, and when I look at an angle to see if there might be another decal under the Coke one, I cannot see anything. The entire underside, like behind the insulation and up inside the legs is all the same white, like maybe it was an undercoat or something. If any of you are ever in the Saint Louis area, let me know. Would love to talk machines. I will get some other pictures of other items up soon and will be sending quite a few to Jim for posting on the site.
Thanks.
The paint is strange, but all original unless the repainting was done in the late 30's. There is some white under the red in most places but not all, and when I look at an angle to see if there might be another decal under the Coke one, I cannot see anything. The entire underside, like behind the insulation and up inside the legs is all the same white, like maybe it was an undercoat or something. If any of you are ever in the Saint Louis area, let me know. Would love to talk machines. I will get some other pictures of other items up soon and will be sending quite a few to Jim for posting on the site.
Thanks.
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: halehouse on February 21, 2007, 05:48:06 pm
Pretty neat little cooler.
Frozen Milky Way? Nope, never heard of doing that.
Frozen Milky Way? Nope, never heard of doing that.
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: MCarter on February 21, 2007, 07:14:13 pm
Really neat cooler
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: coke_and_stuff on February 21, 2007, 08:47:49 pm
Very interesting cooler, price was right as you may never see another again.
Joey
Joey
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: bubba on February 21, 2007, 10:22:05 pm
(halehouse @ Feb. 21 2007,5:48)
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Pretty neat little cooler.
Frozen Milky Way? Nope, never heard of doing that.
Frozen Milky Way? Nope, never heard of doing that.
Try it! Bite sized is good too, so you don't have to bite into a brick
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodaworks on February 21, 2007, 11:18:52 pm
Tom, Do you have a manual for a Glasco 400 cup dispenser?
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 21, 2007, 11:48:58 pm
(sodaworks @ Feb. 21 2007,10:18)
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Tom, Do you have a manual for a Glasco 400 cup dispenser?
All I have for the G-400-U2 is an 8.5 x 11 Coke brochure from 1957. It would look cool framed next to the machine, but that is about all. I'd be happy to send you what I have, color copied, front and back. Just send me your address and I will shoot it off to you.
I have 2 of the machines, but not a manual. I could probably use one for mine too! They are cool machines and I probably need both of mine to get 1 working right.
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: Jim on February 22, 2007, 08:09:38 am
Tom,
I'm at a loss...
My Six Sense(Cents) leads me to think this may have been a possible prototype... It does have similar sytling to that of the Westinghouse/Cavalier Junior.
I did notice two brackets that may have supported a shelf for the candy. Are there four brackets or just these two?
You may never find info on this cooler, but it's still very unique and possibley one-of-kind!
I'm at a loss...
My Six Sense(Cents) leads me to think this may have been a possible prototype... It does have similar sytling to that of the Westinghouse/Cavalier Junior.
I did notice two brackets that may have supported a shelf for the candy. Are there four brackets or just these two?
You may never find info on this cooler, but it's still very unique and possibley one-of-kind!
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on February 22, 2007, 12:11:12 pm
(Jim @ Feb. 22 2007,7:09)
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It does have similar sytling to that of the Westinghouse/Cavalier Junior.
I did notice two brackets that may have supported a shelf for the candy. Are there four brackets or just these two?
You may never find info on this cooler, but it's still very unique and possibley one-of-kind!
Now I'm counting on you Jim!!! You have to tell me what this is - just kidding! I know it is a strange thing, but I thought with all of the able minds here I might find something.
If you want to place it on the unknown list, feel free, maybe someone, someday, will know something. I have a few more unknowns that I will shoot over to you as well, at least unknown to me...
It came out of Concordia, Missouri. That is about all I know about it.
It does have 4 tabs, as if it held a wire shelf, or tray or something. One of the 4 tabs is partially broken, but the other 3 are there. The size is smaller than any other of the more well known cooler junior size coolers and with the sides corners and legs the way they are, it looks very art-deco to me.
Thanks,
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: collecture on February 22, 2007, 02:44:24 pm
When a shelf would be in the cooler...
How deep would the bottom half below the shelf be?
As tall as a 6 1/2oz. Coke bottle?
How deep would the top half be with the top seated fully on the gasket?
Is that from a manufacturers tag or where it was found?
How deep would the bottom half below the shelf be?
As tall as a 6 1/2oz. Coke bottle?
How deep would the top half be with the top seated fully on the gasket?
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It came out of Concordia, Missouri.
Is that from a manufacturers tag or where it was found?
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: sodamuseum.com on March 05, 2007, 04:35:58 pm
(collecture @ Feb. 22 2007,1:44)
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When a shelf would be in the cooler...
How deep would the bottom half below the shelf be?
As tall as a 6 1/2oz. Coke bottle?
How deep would the top half be with the top seated fully on the gasket?
Is that from a manufacturers tag or where it was found?
How deep would the bottom half below the shelf be?
As tall as a 6 1/2oz. Coke bottle?
How deep would the top half be with the top seated fully on the gasket?
Is that from a manufacturers tag or where it was found?
There is not a manufacturer tag of any kind. The guy I bought it from bought it at an auction in Concordia Missouri, and that is all I know about it unfortunately.
I dont think that there is enough room to stand up a 6 1/2 oz bottle, esp with a shelf/rack in there.
The top part is probably only about 4 inches or so. I dont have it here to measure, but when I get back in front of it, I will double check.
Also, I took a bunch of not-so-great pictures of some of the other machines and coolers that I have, and I will post them as well.
Should I just post those here??? or start a new thread???
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: collecture on March 05, 2007, 05:00:22 pm
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Should I just post those here??? or start a new thread???
I'd create your own gallery on the Photo Gallery page of this site and upload them there.
Title: Unknown Cooler - Need Help
Post by: Jim on March 05, 2007, 06:34:04 pm
Ditto...
New photos are always welcome!
New photos are always welcome!