What is codd bottles?

Codd bottles are a type of glass bottle that were highly popularized in the late 1800s and early 1900s for carbonated drinks. They were invented by Hiram Codd, a British businessman, and were widely used throughout India, the UK and the Commonwealth.

The bottles were designed with a marble and rubber seal to keep carbonated beverages fresh. A glass marble is stored in a chamber inside the neck of the bottle, and the pressure from the carbonation forces the marble upwards and seals the beverage inside. When the drink was to be consumed, the marble was pushed down into a recess in the neck of the bottle using a special device, which made a distinct popping sound and supplied an entertaining element to the drinking experience.

Codd bottles were popularly used for soda water and other carbonated drinks such as lemonade, ginger beer, and beer. However, the usage of Codd bottles declined quite rapidly after 1930 when improvements in glass blowing technology allowed for more advanced bottle designs and methods of sealing.

Nowadays, Codd bottles are becoming increasingly popular among collectors and enthusiasts, who appreciate their unique design, history and novelty.