Vintage Arrowhead Puritas 5 Gallon Glass Water Bottle Carboy Wood Crate 1957
Description
Up for sale is a highly collectible Vintage 1957 Arrowhead Puritas Waters Inc. 5-Gallon Glass Carboy (Water Jug) complete with its Original Wooden Delivery Crate.
This is not just an ordinary water jug; it is a stunning piece of mid-century Southern California industrial history. The thick, beautiful aqua-tinted glass features the embossed "Arrowhead Puritas Waters Inc" logo on the side, beautifully framed by a geometric ring of embossed arrowheads around the top and bottom shoulders.
Most importantly for collectors, this bottle retains the remnants of a rare, original promotional paper label featuring the legendary Los Angeles classical radio station KFAC-FM 92.3 ("World's Longest-Running Music Concert without an intermission").
Perfect for industrial rustic farmhouse decor, coin banking, home brewing, or as a statement floor vase for large botanical branches.
Size & Weight
- Glass Bottle: Approx. 19.75" H x 11" Diameter / Weight: 12.7 lbs
- Wooden Crate: Approx. 15.5" H x 12" L x 12" W / Weight: 6.5 lbs
Material
- Bottle: Heavy vintage glass with a classic light aqua-blue tint.
- Crate: Aged natural wood with original metal nails and green painted finish.
Condition
- Glass Bottle: Excellent vintage condition. Structurally sound with NO chips, cracks, or major fractures. The bottom is clearly embossed with "GPD 57" indicating the Glass Products Division manufacture date of 1957.
- Paper Label: The vintage KFAC-FM radio advertisement shows significant age-appropriate wear, tearing, and loss as pictured, but offers unmatched historical patina. It is currently dry but very fragile and brittle; please note that minor flaking or tearing may occur during transit. To preserve this rare label, the interior and exterior of the bottle have NOT been washed or deep-cleaned. Sold in as-found, uncleaned condition.
- Wooden Crate: Shows heavy weathering, fading, wood checking/splitting, and rusted hardware due to long-term outdoor storage. The wooden crate is included as a FREE BONUS. It is sold strictly AS-IS with no guarantees, and no complaints or returns regarding the crate's condition will be accepted. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the description.
Vintage Arrowhead Puritas 5 Gallon Glass Water Bottle Carboy Wood Crate 1957
Sale price$160.00
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