1957 Pepsi-Cola 10oz Glass Bottle Swirl Logo Tompcolax ACL Vintage

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1957 Pepsi-Cola 10oz Glass Bottle Swirl Logo Tompcolax ACL Vintage. Manufactured by Tompcolax Glass Co. and marked on the base with mold and factory codes confirming production year. Tompcolax was one of several mid-century suppliers producing standardized franchise bottles. Description Authentic vintage 1957 Pepsi-Cola 10 fluid ounce returnable glass bottle with original ACL (Applied Color Label) graphics and classic mid-century swirl logo design. Manufactured by Tompcolax Glass Co. and marked on the base with mold and factory codes confirming production year. Embossed vertical PEPSI panel and neck text reading “Bottled under authority of Pepsi-Cola Company, New York, N.Y.” make this a true franchise bottler bottle from the golden age of soda distribution. Measures approximately 9.75” tall × 2.5” diameter. ⸻ Features • Authentic 1957 dated base code (57) • Manufacturer: Tompcolax Glass Company • Mold number: 478 • Size: 10 fl oz • Original ACL painted label • Swirl Pepsi logo design • Embossed vertical PEPSI panel • Franchise bottler neck text • Original glass crown top lip • Classic returnable bottle form ⸻ Condition Vintage used condition. No cracks observed. Shows typical age wear including: • paint loss and fading to ACL graphics • mineral residue / interior haze • light surface scratches Displays well and remains structurally solid. Please review photos carefully for exact condition. ⸻ Historical Context During the 1950s, Pepsi bottles were produced by contracted glass manufacturers for regional bottlers rather than by Pepsi itself. Tompcolax was one of several mid-century suppliers producing standardized franchise bottles. Dated examples like this are desirable to collectors because they document the exact production year during the peak era of American soda bottling. ⸻ Shipping • Ships carefully packed via USPS (preferred) • Local pickup always available • Bottle will be securely wrapped to protect glass and label