1946-1961. Single-sided tin (SST). Return edge. Authenticated by The Authentication Company (TAC #501575). All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions. All purchases are eligible for free delivery to the Check the Oil Show on June 26, 2026. 19" x 6" x 0.5".

Size
19" x 6" x 0.5".

Condition
Grade: 9.5. Excellent colour and gloss. Pinpoint nicks surrounding the upper and lower grommet. Pinpoint edge and corner nicks.

Literature
Wishing Well Beverages was a Canadian soft drink brand active primarily during the mid-twentieth century. Though not as internationally prominent as Coca-Cola or Pepsi, Wishing Well developed regional recognition through flavored carbonated beverages marketed in glass bottles with colorful, whimsical branding. The brand appears to have operated most prominently between the 1940s and 1960s, a period during which many regional bottlers flourished across Canada and the northern United States. Wishing Well beverages were typically produced by independent bottling companies rather than a single large national corporation. Like many mid-century regional soda brands, it relied heavily on localized distribution networks and community advertising, often supplying small grocers, service stations, and general stores. The product line included fruit-flavored sodas—common varieties in that era included orange, grape, root beer, and cream soda—designed to compete with nationally distributed brands while offering competitive pricing. By the late twentieth century, consolidation within the beverage industry and the dominance of multinational firms led to the decline or absorption of many small bottlers. Wishing Well appears to have ceased independent production during this period, becoming part of the broader historical landscape of regional North American soft drink enterprises.