Mebane Antique Auction Gallery
Live Auction

33rd Annual Carolina Country Store Auction Day 3

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 3301

Original 1916 Coca Cola Elaine Tin Litho Tip Tray

Estimate: $100 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $1
$10 $5
$100 $10
$300 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$100,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Description

Circa 1916; Original, 6” length, 4.25” width; Beautiful single-sided tin litho tip tray titled “Drink Coca-Cola” with artwork of beautiful young women under tree holding glass. The edge is marked “The Coca-Cola Co. Passaic Metal-ware Co.” The tray has tiny paint loss on edge, otherwise, it appears to be in excellent and original condition. Please view photos. Provenance: Addison Collection

Medium

Tin Litho

Date

1916

Condition Report

Very Good Original

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

The original 1916 Coca-Cola "Elaine" tin litho tip tray is a highly collectible piece of vintage soda advertising. Manufactured by the [Passaic Metal Ware Company](google.com+ Ware+Company+Coca+Cola+Elaine+Tray), this oval tray measures approximately 6" by 4.25" and features an iconic illustration of a Victorian-era woman in a yellow/peach-colored dress and hat holding a glass of Coca-Cola. Originals: Authentic 1916 trays feature vibrant lithography, bright coppery gold trim, and a green back. Look for the "Passaic Metal Ware Co., Passaic, N.J." marking along the bottom edge

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

Condition

Very Good Original

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Addison Collection

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