1960s Coca-Cola Ice Pick – Bottling Promotional Advertising (Original Box)

Overview A mid-century Coca-Cola promotional ice pick dating to approximately 1960, complete with its original printed cardboard box and surviving paper wrap on the metal shaft. Promotional soda advertising from the golden age of American bottling culture remains highly collectible, particularly when ephemeral packaging survives alongside the object itself. This example combines attractive countertop display appeal with authentic period Coca-Cola branding and untouched estate-fresh character. Highlights Original Coca-Cola branded ice pick Original printed cardboard presentation box Retains original protective paper wrapping on shaft Strong red Coca-Cola graphics and bottle imagery Mid-century bottling company promotional item Compact display size with excellent Americana appeal Why You Will Love It This is the sort of small-scale promotional object that captures the optimism and commercial polish of 1960s America. Coca-Cola bottlers distributed branded household items, countertop novelties, and practical tools as advertising premiums intended to keep the Coca-Cola name visible in daily life. Unlike signs or trays, utilitarian advertising pieces were often discarded after use, making surviving boxed examples increasingly difficult to locate. The graphics are clean, immediately recognizable, and visually strong even from across a room. It displays beautifully in a bar setup, advertising collection, country store grouping, or general Americana collection. Dating / Background This ice pick dates to the early 1960s and reflects the broader tradition of Coca-Cola bottling company promotional merchandise. During the postwar years, regional bottlers heavily promoted the Coca-Cola brand through giveaways, countertop accessories, and branded household goods distributed to retailers and consumers alike. Small advertising novelties such as this were inexpensive to produce but highly effective in reinforcing brand familiarity. Surviving examples with original boxes and unused presentation remain especially desirable because the packaging itself was inherently disposable. Condition Unused example retaining original wrap on the shaft. Metal components show oxidation from long-term storage and age. Wooden handle retains strong Coca-Cola graphics with expected age wear and light finish loss. Cardboard box shows toning, age-related acidification, edge wear, and minor crushing consistent with decades of storage. Overall presentation remains very appealing and authentic. Dimensions (inches) Height: 9 1/8 Width: 1 Depth: 1 Weight: .1 lbs Why Collect Coca-Cola memorabilia remains one of the strongest categories within American advertising collectibles because of the brand's unmatched recognition and broad collector base. Smaller promotional premiums such as ice picks, bottle openers, and counter accessories bridge the gap between folk Americana and corporate advertising history. Boxed examples possess additional collector appeal because they preserve the original retail and presentation context often lost over time. Why Buy From tonyofatlanta? tonyofatlanta is an established, reputable, knowledgeable dealer who offers quality merchandise with quality service. Our shipping is prompt and secure. Our goods are curated for good taste. Customer Satisfaction “We stand ready and willing to provide more information, further discussion, or additional photos to make sure that our merchandise satisfies your expectations.” tonyofatlanta says A nifty promotional item from the golden age of Coke memorabilia