ROOT BEER BARREL MULTI-BRAND SOFT DRINK DISPENSER.
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Winning Bid:
$172.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 18, 2015 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #214 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1007 in auction 214
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
Large 31" tall wooden root beer barrel w/26" dia. has metal bands and metal tub lining w/two metal taps w/plastic knob handles. Each has "Syrup Gauge" text on metal portions and interior of barrel has piping and tubes for dispensing. 1940s. Wooden-handled metal lid w/plastic rim sits on top. Rim has all over aging w/sticky surface. Underside of lid has moderate oxidation. VG. Exterior of barrel has large decal labels for various soft drinks this root beer barrel was re-purposed over the years to dispense. Companies/beverages include - two decals for Frostie Root Beer, Pepsi-Cola (w/"Say 'Pepsi' Please" slogan), Canada Dry Cola and two additional decals for Pepsi-Cola (w/bottle cap design and "Have A Pepsi" text), one of which appears to mostly cover another indistinguishable decal while the other mostly covers two other indistinguishable decals. Scattered aging/wear. Fine overall. Due to size and weight, the shipping charges (depending on location and method of shipping) may be substantial.
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