Coca-Cola Collector

One of Leah Kortmeyer's many Coca-Cola trays. (Kit Doyle)

Collector Leah Kortmeyer in her Cape Girardeau kitchen Wednesday, August 19, 2009, with a few of her many Coca-Cola memorabilia items. (Kit Doyle)

Leah Kortmeyer uses her extensive Coca-Cola collection and knowledge to give presentations on the soft drink's history and impact. (Kit Doyle)

Leah Kortmeyer maintains a Christmas tree year-round to display some of her many Coca-Cola ornaments. Kortmeyer believes that she has more than 1,500 Coca-Cola memorabilia items, including more than 150 bottles. (Kit Doyle)

One of Leah Kortmeyer's favorite annual Coke collectibles is Christmas bottles with new Santa Claus designs. (Kit Doyle)

Leah Kortmeyer with one her more unique collectibles: a vintage vending machine. (Kit Doyle)

Coke collector Leah Kortmeyer has several pocket knives made out of different items, such as this vintage vending machine. Kortmeyer believes that she has more than 1,500 Coca-Cola memorabilia items. (Kit Doyle)

Leah Kortmeyer's Coca-Cola collection at her Cape Girardeau home. (Kit Doyle)

Leah Kortmeyer maintains a Christmas tree year-round to display some of her many Coca-Cola ornaments. Kortmeyer believes that she has more than 1,500 Coca-Cola memorabilia items. (Kit Doyle)