Late 19th century Australian Codd (carbonated drink) bottles

Codd bottles were a type of carbonated drink bottle that were popular in Australia and other countries in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The bottles were named after their inventor, Hiram Codd, who patented the design in England in 1872.

Codd bottles were designed to keep carbonated drinks fresh and fizzy, even when they were opened. The bottle had a unique design that included a marble or glass ball inside the neck of the bottle. When the bottle was filled, the ball would sit on a rubber seal, preventing the gas from escaping. To open the bottle, the consumer would push down on the ball, which would break the seal and release the gas.

In Australia, Codd bottles were first introduced in the 1870s and quickly became popular with local soft drink makers. The bottles were often embossed with the name of the soft drink maker, and some had more... colourful designs or advertising slogans printed on them.

Codd bottles were used for a variety of carbonated drinks, including ginger beer, lemonade, and soda water. They were particularly popular in rural areas, where glass bottles were harder to come by and the unique design of the Codd bottle made it easier to transport and store carbonated drinks. less...