Soda and seltzers became popular in the U.S. with the introduction of artificially carbonated water in 1832. But until the 1892 invention of the “Crown Cork Bottle Seal,” the bottles were stopped with corks, which would dry up and release the fizz. Most surviving soda bottles come from Coca-Cola or Pepsi, though many smaller brands can be found. And most are post-1899, the year the automatic bottle maker was introduced.
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“The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors is a non-profit organization for collectors of historical bot… [more]
Bill Lindsey's fantastic bottle identification and information site. Loaded with detailed descriptions and diagrams… [more]
Ed and Mark Runyon's wonderful guide to the antique bottles of Cape May County, New Jersey is a great site for anyo… [more]
There's a ton of information here, but as with bottles, you have to dig to find the best stuff. Start with the famo… [more]
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Assembled by Gunther Rademacher with the help of several other contributors, this collection of over half a million… [more]
Norbert Lamping's collection of 600+ ceramic bottle stoppers, Hutter stoppers, swingtops, swivel stoppers, and ligh… [more]
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