Imagine our surprise when we opened up this cooler and found a huge assortment of collectibles ! This was dropped off at our auction house and we were asked to sell the cooler. When we opened it we found amazing items and you will get ALL OF THEM ! ! ! Vintage 1950's DR PEPPER ORIGINAL Picnic Cooler Ice Chest. Rare find in great condition, minimal rust. Cooler measures 17 inches wide, 12 inches tall and 9 inches deep. The locking mechanism on the top works great and the top is held on by two hinges - each look like there is slight rust, but both work. Cooler stamped with PROGRESS REFRIGERATOR COMPANY - LOUISVILLE, KY. Progress made several variations of a core design and then wrapped the galvanised and insulated inside with different embossed steel outers bearing the advertising of various drinks companies of the time. INSIDE WE FOUND THE FOLLOWING:
1923 ERTL DR. PEPPER TRUNK BANK. FROM 1993
SEVERAL DR. PEPPER BOTTLES THE FIRST ONE HAS 15 / 47 MARKINGS ON BOTTOM
DR. PEPPER KEYCHAIN
DR. PEPPER THERMOS - MADE BY SPORTSMATE.
DR. PEPPER 12 OZ BOTTLE
DR. PEPPER 16 OZ BICENTENNIAL 1976 BOTTLE FROM FARMFEST IN MINNESOTA
A COCA-COLA CLASSIC 8 OZ BOTTLE FROM 1996
TWO DR. PEPPER HALF-PINT CANS - FULL AND UNOPENED.
DR; PEPPER SODA FOUNTAIN STRAW DISPENSER
ABOUT 20LBS FULLY PACKED WITH GOODIES !

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