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This is a highly collectible, vintage Melo-Paya soda bottle dating back to the late 1930s.
History and Details
β’ The Beverage: Melo-Paya was a regional tropical "papaya soda" popular during the late 1930s. It was marketed heavily with the slogan, "The Tropical Drink that is different!"
β’ The Bottler: The label explicitly references the Melo-Paya Bottling Co. located in Los Angeles, California. While Melo-Paya franchised its brand name to various independent bottlers across the country (such as plants in Oregon and Missouri), your specific piece originates from the Southern California distributor.
β’ The Label: This bottle features an early style of Applied Color Label (ACL), which is paint baked directly onto the glass surface. The circular graphic in the center depicts a tropical palm tree silhouette.
Collectibility & Value
Vintage ACL soda bottles from regional 1930s brands are highly sought after by antique glass and soda memorabilia collectors. Similar variations of the Melo-Paya 7-ounce green glass bottle generally command anywhere from $30 to $75+ on collector platforms
Your item may come in a re-used box with some labeling from other companies In my effort to recycle.
Condition: Pre-Owned Good with some scratches on the outside shown in pictures.
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