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This is a highly collectible, vintage Melo-Paya soda bottle dating back to the late 1930s.
History and Details
• 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!"
• 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.
• 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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