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Soft Drink Bottle - fanta (large)

Coca-Cola Company
Overview

clear glass bottle, with brand labels. Horizontal 'ribbing' around bottle from middle to base.

Historical information

Fanta’s journey began in Germany, 1940 when creativity met necessity. The name derives from the German word “Fantasie,” meaning imagination. What started as an innovative solution during ingredient shortages in World War II transformed into the iconic Fanta Orange in 1955, launching a global expansion and established as one of the world’s most popular fruit soda brands

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2026.243
Item type
Bottles
Themes
Food & Beverage
Material
Glass
Height or length
228 mm
Weight
400 g
Inscriptions and markings

Side of bottle: "Fanta. Trade-Mark. Bottled under authority of the Coca Cola Export Corporation. Owner of the Trade-Mark Fanta"

Embossed markings underneath bottle: "PLA. 56. E"

Contextual information

This is a 300 ml (10 fl oz) ribbed glass bottle. Found in a local op shop.

Keywords
Coca Cola Bottlers
Glass Bottle
Place made
United States
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Saturday, 22 August, 2026
Completeness
88
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Fanta bottle

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