Vintage Howard S. Shafer Soda Bottle, Embossed Aqua Green Glass, Nazareth PA – This Bottle Not To Be Sold

Description

Step back in time with this captivating aqua green glass soda bottle, embossed with “Howard S. Shafer, Nazareth P.A.” This beautiful vintage piece, standing approximately 7.5 inches tall and 2.25 inches wide, hails from the charming town of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and bears the proud inscription “REGISTERED.”

The phrase “This Bottle Not to be Sold,” embossed on the back, suggests that this was indeed a deposit bottle, likely from the late 19th to early 20th century. Such bottles were designed to be returned for refilling, capturing a bygone era of sustainability and local commerce. This green glass bottle not only represents an age of bustling local soda shops and regional beverage producers, but it also carries the legacy of community and environmental consciousness of its time.
Bottle Details:

Dimensions: 7.5″ tall, 2.25″ wide
Material: Green Glass
Features: Embossed with “Howard S. Shafer, Nazareth P.A.”, “REGISTERED”, and “This Bottle Not to be Sold”
Condition: Excellent condition with distinct markings and rich color