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Solid Gold Coke Bottle

Wow! Solid gold!

Wow! Solid gold!

This is the centre piece of my collection. Cast from 24k gold, it was found among the treasures of King Tutankhamun by famed archaeologist, Howard Carter in 1922.  Bottles such as this were placed inside the sarcophagus as it was believed the beverage would offer the dead refreshment as they passed on to the next life. The red pouch is velvet and was made in China. You may also find one here.

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  1. 4 Comment(s)

  2. By admin on Feb 11, 2009 | Reply

    update: This solid gold coke bottle was recently appraised at over $6(US). It remains under lock and key in a secured area in my basement.

  3. By Iesh Tink on Mar 1, 2009 | Reply

    Hey! You cleaned your nails for this shot!

  4. By Fred Wilbert on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply

    Is your bottle filled with gold? or is it plated?

    I have one that appears to be filled with gold and very heavy. Bottom is embossed San Rafael, Calif. Cap is rusted to the point where you cannot read anything.

  5. By Derek on Jan 7, 2010 | Reply

    Hi Fred, why don’t you send me a picture of it? I’d love to put it on my site.

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