“MY BUDDY” WORLD WAR I REUNION TOMATO JUICE BOTTLE.
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Winning Bid:
$86.25
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #200 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1186 in auction 200
Item Description
2x4.6.75” tall. ©1932 by Canteen Service Co. Unusual canteen-shaped bottle designed this way for American Legion 1932 convention. Used for tomato juice. Embossed text on bottle reads “My Buddy/Canteen Service.” Paper label with unusual, detailed design. Foreground shows WWI soldier holding canteen with the words “My Buddy” in front of him. To the right reads “Canteen Service/Pure Tomato Juice.” Center of label shows 2 canteen figures with arms and legs squeezing a large tomato that is flowing into a canteen-shaped figure below. To the right there is a line of canteen figures with arms and legs headed for the back “American Legion/Portland 1932” logo. On the back of each canteen, a man is marking “OK” to each one. Label has noticeable stains/wear. Label VG. Bottle is Exc. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake’s COA.
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