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Vintage 1929 Coca-Cola Metal Serving Tray Bathing Girl Yellow Swimsuit Original AAW
DESCRIPTION:
Up for sale is an authentic, original 1929 Coca-Cola Metal Serving Tray featuring the famous "Bathing Girl" (Yellow Swimsuit) artwork.
This is a true pre-WWII original produced for The Coca-Cola Company, NOT a 1970s reproduction or reissue.
Authenticity & Factory Markings:
Manufacturer: Lithographed by American Art Works, Inc. Coshocton, O. (clearly marked along the bottom green inner margin).
Copyright Date: Stamped © COCA-COLA CO. 1929 along the lower left inner border.
Origin: Marked MADE IN U.S.A. on the bottom right inner margin.
Backing: Features the original dark olive-green enamel backing with authentic age wear.
Condition Report:
Front: The colors remain rich and bold. Shows honest vintage wear including light surface scratching, small paint chips/flecks, and rim wear along the raised edges as pictured.
Back: Displays significant paint loss, scratching, and surface oxidation/rust spots consistent with nearly 100 years of age.
Overall: A highly displayable, iconic flapper-era piece with genuine patina that would make a great addition to any antique soda or advertising collection.
Packaging & Shipping:
This tray will be securely packed flat between thick sheets of rigid cardboard, bubble-wrapped, and shipped in a box to ensure it arrives safely without bending.
