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Vintage Original 3 Centa Drink Soda Bottle, Green Embossed Glass, Laurens Glass Works LGW, 1930s–1940s Southern Americana

Item highlights

  • Materials: Glass
  • Vintage: From the 1930s

Seller's description

THE ORIGINAL 3 CENTA DRINK | GREEN EMBOSSED GLASS | LAURENS GLASS WORKS

A beautifully preserved example of early Southern soft drink history, this original 3 Centa Drink bottle features rich green glass, prominent embossed advertising, and the distinctive sculptural form associated with the brand’s early bottling years.

Manufactured by Laurens Glass Works of Laurens, South Carolina, this example retains its original LGW glassmaker’s mark and the additional embossed production markings “2 309” directly beneath the trademark and patent information.

With its striking green glass, bold lettering, and excellent original condition, this bottle offers strong collector and display appeal for enthusiasts of early American soda bottles, regional beverage advertising, and Southern Americana.

SOUTHERN BOTTLING HISTORY

The Original 3 Centa Drink was commercially advertised in Athens, Georgia, by January 1935. The brand developed from the Athens Budwine bottling operation, which formally adopted the Athens 3 Centa Bottling Company name in 1935.

The bottle’s distinctive form traces its design heritage to Henry C. Anderson’s U.S. Design Patent No. 52,423, issued September 17, 1918. This patent identifies the original bottle design rather than the manufacturing date of this particular example.

The 3 Centa name continued to appear in Southern commercial records during the 1940s, connecting this bottle to an important period of regional American beverage production and advertising.

MANUFACTURING MARKS | LGW & 2 309

The LGW mark identifies Laurens Glass Works as the bottle’s manufacturer.

The additional embossed markings “2 309” appear directly beneath the trademark and patent information. The three-digit 309 is consistent with Laurens’ documented bottle model-number system, while the accompanying 2 is believed to identify an individual production mold.

These markings provide useful identification details for collectors researching surviving 3 Centa bottles and their manufacturing variations. They do not establish an exact production date.

BOTTLE DETAILS

Brand: The Original 3 Centa Drink

Manufacturer: Laurens Glass Works, Laurens, South Carolina

Glassmaker’s mark: LGW

Additional embossed markings: 2 309

Design patent: U.S. Design Patent No. 52,423

Estimated production period: 1930s–1940s

Glass color: Green

Capacity: 6 fluid ounces

Construction: Embossed glass with crown-style lip

Origin: United States

CONDITION

Beautiful original vintage condition with attractive green glass, crisp embossed advertising, and only light surface wear consistent with age and use.

The bottle is free of chips, cracks, or other damage. The original crown-style lip is in excellent condition, with no chips or damage.

All embossed advertising and manufacturing markings remain well-defined.

Please examine all photographs closely, as they show the actual bottle you will receive.

SHIPPING

Carefully packed with protective materials for secure shipment.



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May include: A clear, light green glass bottle with an embossed circular design on the front. The text inside the circle reads The Original 5 Cent Drink. The bottle has a narrow neck and a rounded rim, featuring a smooth, transparent glass surface.

THE ORIGINAL 3 CENTA DRINK | GREEN EMBOSSED GLASS | LAURENS GLASS WORKS

A beautifully preserved example of early Southern soft drink history, this original 3 Centa Drink bottle features rich green glass, prominent embossed advertising, and the distinctive sculptural form associated with the brand’s early bottling years.

Manufactured by Laurens Glass Works of Laurens, South Carolina, this example retains its original LGW glassmaker’s mark and the additional embossed production markings “2 309” directly beneath the trademark and patent information.

With its striking green glass, bold lettering, and excellent original condition, this bottle offers strong collector and display appeal for enthusiasts of early American soda bottles, regional beverage advertising, and Southern Americana.

SOUTHERN BOTTLING HISTORY

The Original 3 Centa Drink was commercially advertised in Athens, Georgia, by January 1935. The brand developed from the Athens Budwine bottling operation, which formally adopted the Athens 3 Centa Bottling Company name in 1935.

The bottle’s distinctive form traces its design heritage to Henry C. Anderson’s U.S. Design Patent No. 52,423, issued September 17, 1918. This patent identifies the original bottle design rather than the manufacturing date of this particular example.

The 3 Centa name continued to appear in Southern commercial records during the 1940s, connecting this bottle to an important period of regional American beverage production and advertising.

MANUFACTURING MARKS | LGW & 2 309

The LGW mark identifies Laurens Glass Works as the bottle’s manufacturer.

The additional embossed markings “2 309” appear directly beneath the trademark and patent information. The three-digit 309 is consistent with Laurens’ documented bottle model-number system, while the accompanying 2 is believed to identify an individual production mold.

These markings provide useful identification details for collectors researching surviving 3 Centa bottles and their manufacturing variations. They do not establish an exact production date.

BOTTLE DETAILS

Brand: The Original 3 Centa Drink

Manufacturer: Laurens Glass Works, Laurens, South Carolina

Glassmaker’s mark: LGW

Additional embossed markings: 2 309

Design patent: U.S. Design Patent No. 52,423

Estimated production period: 1930s–1940s

Glass color: Green

Capacity: 6 fluid ounces

Construction: Embossed glass with crown-style lip

Origin: United States

CONDITION

Beautiful original vintage condition with attractive green glass, crisp embossed advertising, and only light surface wear consistent with age and use.

The bottle is free of chips, cracks, or other damage. The original crown-style lip is in excellent condition, with no chips or damage.

All embossed advertising and manufacturing markings remain well-defined.

Please examine all photographs closely, as they show the actual bottle you will receive.

SHIPPING

Carefully packed with protective materials for secure shipment.



Original 3 Centa Drink bottle, vintage 3 Centa soda bottle, Laurens Glass Works bottle, LGW glassmaker mark, green embossed soda bottle, vintage Southern soda bottle, Depression-era soft drink bottle, antique beverage advertising, early American bottling history, Southern soda memorabilia, collectible advertising glass, historic soft drink bottle, 1930s soda bottle, 1940s soda bottle, Southern Americana, antique mercantile display, vintage green glass collectible.

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  • Era
    Vintage from the 1930s
  • Materials
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  • Cost to ship
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