ITEM DESCRIPTION:

This rare 14k gold medallion, decorated with 3 diamond chips and a small Coca Cola bottle, highlighted with amber and green enamel, was produced in 1941. The sides are adorned with laurel branches and the initials J R are cast in gold on either side of the bottle. The back is inscribed Presented to J. F. Reynolds as an evidence of appreciation and certificate of membership in the One Hundred Thousand Gallon Club The Coca Cola Bottling Company 1941. These medallions were custom made for employees who sold 100,000 gallons of the soft drink. The medallion measures 1 5/8 inches tall by 1 3/8 inches wide and is in near mint condition. There is a loop attached to the top so it can be hung on a chain. 16670-71WWPPThis and other Coca Cola pieces are from the Thom Thompson Estate. Mr. Thompson collected for over 50 years and was a Coke Bottler himself. He received a Special Thanks in Allan Petretti's Coca Cola Price Guide as follows: Thom has always been my number one supporter. Ever since the first edition, he has unselfishly offered his knowledge and collection to help make this book better. Thom and Frances are among the countries top collectors. This book wouldn't be what it is today without their help. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add a piece with such history to your collection. 16670-WWPP