Rare Uncle Jo Soda Bottle Crate w/ Bottles – Ft. Worth TX / Duncan OK – Pre-1942 For Sale

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Rare Uncle Jo Soda Bottle Crate w/ Bottles – Ft. Worth TX / Duncan OK – Pre-1942:
$1395.00

Exceptional Complete Set – Original Uncle Jo Soda Bottles with Matching Crate

Offered here is a rare and visually striking complete set of original Uncle Jo embossed amber soda bottles housed in their matching original wooden crate, representing an increasingly scarce piece of Texas–Oklahoma regional soda history.

Uncle Jo was a regional soft drink brand based in Fort Worth, Texas and Duncan, Oklahoma, active during the early 20th century and defunct by 1942. Sets like this — with period bottles and the original branded crate kept together — are seldom encountered today.

Details

Brand: Uncle Jo
Origin: Fort Worth, Texas & Duncan, Oklahoma
Date: c. 1920s–late 1930s (pre-1942)
Material: Embossed amber glass bottles
Closure: Crown-top
Crate: Original wooden crate with red “UNCLE JO” stencil

The bottles feature classic early 20th-century embossed glass with a sculptural profile typical of pre-ACL soda production. The amber glass, crown finishes, and heavy embossing firmly place these in the Depression-era / pre-WWII period.

Condition

Bottles show honest age-appropriate wear
No observed structural damage affecting display integrity
Crate retains strong lettering and desirable patina
Overall condition is excellent for a complete set of this age

Please review all photos carefully — they form part of the description.

Why This Set Matters

✔ Defunct regional soda brand (1942)
✔ Documented Texas & Oklahoma provenance
✔ Original bottles AND original crate (rare together)
✔ Ideal for Americana collectors, Texas history collectors, bar/restaurant décor, or film & set design

This is not just a group of old bottles — it is a complete, period-correct display with strong geographic and historical appeal.

Display & Use

Perfect as:

Bar or restaurant centerpiece
Texas / Oklahoma Americana display
Industrial, rustic, or farmhouse décor
Film, theater, or historical set dressing

Final Notes

This set is being offered intact to preserve its historical and display value. Comparable examples are increasingly difficult to source, particularly with known provenance and a matching crate.

Serious offers welcome.