🥤 Vintage New Old Stock (NOS) 1960s Virginia Dare Korker Bottle Cap

This unused, uncrimped New Old Stock (NOS) bottle cap dates to the 1960s and was produced under franchise by the Zapata bottler using Virginia Dare formulation and branding. The cap features a standard metal‑lined crown, consistent with mid‑century soda production.

Virginia Dare, founded in 1835, was one of America’s longest‑operating flavor and extract companies. Incorporated in 1923, the company expanded beyond wine and flavorings after Prohibition, supplying formulas and branding to licensed bottlers across the United States.

The name “Virginia Dare” was chosen as an homage to the first English child born in America, symbolizing purity and American origin — values the company emphasized throughout its branding.

The Zapata name appears on the rim of this cap, identifying the licensed bottler responsible for local production and distribution. This structure reflects Virginia Dare’s mid‑century franchise model, where independent bottlers produced standardized products under company authorization.

Details

• New Old Stock (NOS) — unused, uncrimped
• 1960s production
• Standard metal‑lined crown cap
• Produced under franchise by the Zapata bottler
• Authentic American soda memorabilia

A documented example of mid‑20th‑century American soda history, illustrating Virginia Dare’s franchised bottling network.